Senior Menswear Designer in London

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything ElseTM. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

LỰU ĐẠN launched in 2022, created by designers Hung La and Léa Dickely. Named after the Vietnamese phrase for "Dangerous Man," LỰU ĐẠN is a collectively realized vision shaped by the lived experiences of Asian men, free from one-dimensional tropes and expectations. The LỰU ĐẠN man claims his heritage with pride, moving through the world in a way that feels defiant, provocative, and deeply grounded. The brand carves out new depth and unfiltered visibility for Asian masculinity - not as a stereotype, but as a fully dimensional force.

The Senior Menswear Designer will be the driving force behind LỰU ĐẠN collections, responsible for the complete design process from initial concept to final realization across all product categories. Working in close collaboration with the Creative Director, this role requires leveraging strong expertise in garment construction and a deep interest in cultural movements, trends, and social behaviours, particularly across Asia. You will be critical in coordinating input across the Design, Product Development, and Buying teams, thriving in a rapidly changing environment to deliver a product that aligns with the brand's unique aesthetic and vision.

What You Will Do

• Define the Vision: Collaborate with the Creative Director to set the vision for collections and collaborations, defining strong design stories to build the collection from the initial brief.
• Deliver Key Insights: Provide continuous insights based on cultural and trends‐orientated research to inspire concepts, shapes, fabrics, yarns, trims, artworks, colour, and styling.
• Shape Development: Work closely with modelists and pattern makers, utilizing methods like sourcing vintage, draping, or sketching, to develop new and innovative shapes.
• Uphold Brand Identity: Design compelling and inspirational ideas that uphold LỰU ĐẠN's brand identity and aesthetic, maintaining consistency across all collections.
• Ensure Quality Execution: Lead fittings, providing expert guidance on fit and detailing, and updating detailed tech packs with precise construction, artwork placement, and trim amendments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in a design role, ideally within a luxury fashion house.
• Knowledge of fashion culture and familiarity with Kwaidan Editions or Lu'u Dan references.
• Strong understanding of the Lu'u Dan perspective and aesthetic.
• Efficiency and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Be available to work on‐site from Monday to Friday.

What Sets You Apart

• Exceptional Organization: Highly organized with strong time‐management skills, capable of handling multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines.
• Meticulous Precision: Meticulous with excellent attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of precision.
• Independent & Proactive: Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and adapting quickly in a fast‐paced, high‐growth environment.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong collaborator with an entrepreneurial mindset; graphic design experience is an asset.
• Clear Communicator: Excellent visual communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill broad research into clear, concise concepts.

If you wish to apply for this position, please provide your portfolio through your application.

Additional Information

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.
• Parental top up program.
• Generous Employee Discount.
• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.
• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that's pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!