MENSWEAR DESIGNER / VINTAGE STREETWEAR/ CONTEMPORARY BRAND - HEAD OFFICE BASED ROLE

Manchester - Full-time Head Office Based

BRAND 1 - Is a culture-led streetwear brand built on bold graphics, global influences, and limited-run collections. They design pieces that express individuality and connect to the energy of youth culture.

BRAND 2 - Is an elevated menswear label known for refined silhouettes, premium fabrics, and tailored streetwear staples. The brand blends timeless style with modern utility to create wearable, high-quality garments.

Due to high online growth, our client is now looking for a Senior Designer to lead creative across both brands — managing the full design process from initial concept to final production. Based full-time in Manchester office, you will work hands-on across both brands maintaining each brand’s distinct visual identity while driving innovation, fit, and storytelling. This is a key creative leadership role within the studio, offering real ownership and the opportunity to shape the future of two fast-growing British fashion brands.

Responsibilities

• Creative Direction & Design

• Lead seasonal design direction for both brands, developing moodboards, concepts, and colour palettes.
• Design full collections for streetwear-focused contemporary menswear, ensuring clarity and consistency in both aesthetics.
• Research streetwear and fashion trends, garment finishes, washes, and cultural influences.
• Utilising graphic designs and visuals to create standout garments.
• Support in overarching branding, visuals and photoshoots of the brand too, not limited to the creative aspect solely to design (enforcing synergy behind the creative team).

• Create detailed CADs, flats, and full tech packs for production.
• Work closely with factories, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure product accuracy and quality.
• Oversee fitting, sampling, and pre-production adjustments to achieve the final vision.

• Select and develop fabrics across categories — including jersey, outerwear, wovens, and knitwear.
• Liaise with mills and suppliers to test, sample, and develop new materials and finishes.
• Ensure materials meet design intent, brand standards, and production timelines.

• Work closely with the founders and creative team on long-term brand evolution and new categories.
• Contribute to marketing and campaign direction, helping align product with visual storytelling.
• Mentor junior designers or interns within the studio, helping grow internal talent.

Must-Have

• 4+ years experience in fashion design (ideally across both streetwear and menswear categories).
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign; confident in CAD drawing and technical packs. Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, final product execution, and brand understanding.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims, construction, fit, and finishing.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and used to working in a fast-paced, drop-driven environment.
• A strong awareness of cultural trends, youth influence, and fashion direction.

What You’ll Get

• Lead design across two innovative and distinct fashion brands.
• Full creative ownership with direct input on brand and product strategy.
• A permanent, full-time role in Manchester studio with opportunity of trips for shoots, sourcing and factory visits.
• 50% Staff Discount.
• Working closely with CEO and brand owners.