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Senior Designer PS Menswear

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead the design of the PS menswear jersey collection from concept to final product.
Company: Join Paul Smith, a top British design company known for creativity and positivity.
Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, a clothing allowance, private healthcare, and exclusive sample sales.
Why this job: Be part of a brand that values innovation and creativity in menswear fashion.
Qualifications: Experience in menswear design and mentoring junior designers is essential.
Other info: Submit an online portfolio with your application for consideration.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

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Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

We are currently looking for a Senior Designer to lead the design and development of jersey for the PS by Paul Smith collection. PS is our more casual and accessible line, offering a relaxed yet distinctly Paul Smith aesthetic at a more affordable price point. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the jersey category from concept through to final product, ensuring each piece aligns with the brand\’s vision while meeting commercial and cost objectives.

Please note, this role requires you to submit a link to an online portfolio. Please ensure this is accessible for a minimum of 4 weeks and any passwords are provided within your application.

The Role

In close collaboration with the Head of Design & relevant line Co-ordinators, tech teams and print designers, design and develop the menswear PS jersey collection, ensuring the collections are developed in line with the critical paths and are balanced commercially.
To initiate and collaborate with various teams on research into themes, silhouettes, colour, trims and dye techniques.
Lead on innovation and newness ensuring we are creating collections and ranges that delight our end consumer.
Source jersey specific fabric and dye techniques directly with mills and factories and to actively problem solve when limitations arise.
To work closely with the print designers to apply stripes, jacquards and jersey specific applications such as embroidery or stitching techniques.
To draw highly detailed technical design CADS for the collection that accurately represent garments, delegating where appropriate to junior Designers including all follow through work, ensuring the smooth running of the collection development.
To lead fittings and sample reviews ensuring; fit, quality and production reach standards set by Head of Design and Paul Smith Ltd.
Work with line Co-ordinators and suppliers, to ensure the collection prices are well balanced and in line with market expectations.
Sending and approving lab dips and yarns. Allocating SMS quantity for each showroom, ensuring the SMS numbers meet target.
To develop clear and detailed design boards and full colour range plans for the collection and communicate details to buying, wholesale, marketing, visual merchandising, and press departments.
Ensure all artwork is copyrighted and archived on completion of each season.

Your Skills And Experience

Previous credible experience of working with a Men’s Ready to Wear collection
Experienced and able to manage the whole Menswear design process from initial concepts to final presentation in a commercial environment.
Experienced in mentoring junior team members and the practical processes required to bring a collection together.
Confident in presenting a menswear collection to commercial managers, and able to demonstrate/reference a good knowledge of current trends and the menswear market generally.
Excellent knowledge with Adobe design programs on Mac computers.
Strong market knowledge, understanding competitors and price points.
Strong mill knowledge, understanding who is showcasing innovation and newness in the market.

Who You Are

Highly self-motivated and able to use initiative.
Strong ability to build effective working relationships.
Influential, creative and inquisitive.
Has a passion for the Paul Smith brand and Menswear in particular.
Wide interest in culture, fashion, music, literature and the arts.

What\’s In It For You

Hybrid working and flexi-time.
A generous seasonal clothing allowance.
A discretionary discount on Paul Smith products.
Private healthcare with Vitality.
Access to exclusive sample sales.
Wellbeing support through the Retail trust for you and your family.
Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
SmartTech.
Day for change.

If you like the sound of what you’ve read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.

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