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Menswear Design Manager

London Full-Time No home office possible

Reporting to:

Co-Founder and Head of Menswear

Role Overview:

Responsible for driving the Menswear design department forward. This position is still a creative role, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable with both producing high-quality design as well as leading our talented team of in-house designers and freelancers. You’ll work closely with our Merchandising and Product Development teams and regularly liaise with our Head Of Menswear.

Responsibilities:

Leadership Responsibilities, including:

Set overall design direction to create designs that support market trends and the overall creative line of the brand
Integrate design work within the broader menswear brand strategy
Manage a team of designers and freelancers
Coach and develop team members to become excellent designers and deliver outstanding results
Delegate projects and product categories within the team, supporting the Head of Menswear\’s vision for accountability across categories/collections
Create and manage internal department meeting schedules
Maintain strong working relationships with other departments
Establish effective communication channels with Womenswear Design

Manage the design process, including:

Research and create moodboards to identify new trends
Develop ideas for ranges, keeping best sellers in mind
Source fabrics and trims with factories
Mentor the team, ensuring clear briefs and continuous improvement to produce top-quality output
Create CADs
Initiate new branding development with factories
Collaborate closely with the social team, organizing brainstorming sessions and feedback loops for design development. Social team input is key and sets Jaded apart

Manage the technical process, including:

Attend fit sessions
Provide fit comments and meet deadlines
Stay informed on customer feedback regarding fit and fabrication

General office and design duties, including:

Organize factory visits, including flights and itineraries
Attend trade and other relevant meetings as requested by the Co-Founder & Head of Menswear
Organize samples, ensuring proper storage of fabric swatches and trims
Manage Garment Techs in organizing fit samples

Minimum Requirements:

5+ years industry experience
Proven ability to set a creative tone inspiring new ideas and concepts
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable presenting at director level
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, CAD, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Ability to create sketched CADs, technical drawings, and set up print placements
Effective team management and workload prioritization skills
Trend awareness and attention to detail
Autonomous decision-making with strong creative judgment
Flexible, diligent, and adaptable approach
Deep understanding of the Jaded London brand and customer base
Team player with passion for the brand’s success