Heritage Clothing Designer in Hinckley

The Original British Motorcycling Company is seeking a passionate and innovative Casual Clothing Designer to join our dynamic team based in Hinckley. As a key player in our design department, you will have the opportunity to create exceptional clothing that embodies the spirit of our award-winning motorcycles.

In this role, the Clothing Designer will be responsible for creating and developing Triumph Motorcycles’ global heritage and merchandise apparel collections. This role combines creativity, technical expertise, and brand understanding to deliver premium lifestyle products that reflect Triumph’s iconic heritage and appeal to a global audience.

Please note: this is not a freelance role. This is a permanent position based onsite in Leicestershire.

Casual Clothing Designer Benefits include:

• Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid Working - Generally 1-day working from home, 4 days in the office.
• Additional Annual Leave - Discretionary additional 1 day of holiday for completing continuous employment of 3, 6 and 9 years’ service with the Company.
• Pension Scheme – 3% employee and 6% employer contribution at a base level, with the opportunity to increase to 4% employee and 7% employer or a maximum contribution of 5% employee and 9% employer.
• Life Assurance Scheme - currently 6 x pensionable salary.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Free Staff Car Park.
• Preferential rates for medical insurance with a third-party provider.
• Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme - on successful completion of the probation period (minimum of 6 months), we offer employees and their close family the opportunity to purchase a brand new Triumph Motorcycle with up to 25% discount.
• Employee Motorcycle Lease Scheme – The opportunity for yourself or extended family to lease any Triumph Motorcycle for a 12 month period at a highly discounted rate.
• Discounted Clothing, Parts and Accessories Purchases - Employees can purchase clothing items from our FVE Shop and parts and accessories online at a 50% discount.
• Flexible working hours.
• Company benefits platform, allowing discounts with multiple vendors.

As a Casual Clothing Designer, your responsibilities will include:

• Design Development: Create innovative designs for heritage and merchandise apparel collections aligned with Triumph’s brand identity; including casual jersey, woven and outerwear. Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards, and colour palettes based on trend analysis and market research. Work with Graphic Designer to produce commercially desirable t-shirt graphics.
• Technical Execution: Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications using CAD software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Ensure designs meet quality, fit, and functionality standards, considering garment construction and fabric behaviour.
• Trend & Market Research: Monitor global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to inform design direction. Incorporate sustainable materials and practices where possible. Benchmark against competitor products to ensure designs remain competitive in quality and value.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Product Development, Marketing, and Procurement) and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of collections. Attend international apparel and fabric shows as required.
• Brand Representation: Maintain Triumph’s heritage aesthetic while introducing modern design elements to appeal to diverse markets.

Casual Clothing Designer skills and qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• Strong apparel design expertise, including strong understanding of garment construction.
• Proven experience in Menswear Heritage.
• Proficiency in CAD and design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Solid understanding of textiles, trims, and sustainable fabrics.

Hours of Work: Flexible working – contract hours are 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 1.00pm on a Friday.