At a Glance
- Tasks: Design trendy menswear collections for top retailers and supermarkets.
- Company: Join a dynamic start-up within a successful global business.
- Benefits: Be part of an agile team with access to extensive resources.
- Other info: Opportunity for creativity and growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make your mark in menswear design and influence the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in menswear design and strong commercial awareness required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for a talented and commercially focused Menswear Designer to join an exciting new division within an established, global business. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a start-up environment backed by the infrastructure, resources, and expertise of a highly successful international business. Based in London, you will play a key role within a small, agile team responsible for designing and developing menswear collections for leading high street retailers and supermarket accounts across the UK and international markets. This role also involves front facing with customers.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of menswear trends, product development, and commercial design but MUST have a supplier background at some point in their career.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:- Designing commercially successful menswear collections across multiple product categories, with a key focus on: denim, casual bottoms, shirts and jersey.
- Supporting business growth through proactive design initiatives and identifying new product opportunities.
- Contributing to the development of the new division by bringing fresh ideas, energy, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Researching seasonal trends, consumer behaviour, competitor activity, and emerging market opportunities.
- Creating trend-led yet commercially relevant designs tailored to customer requirements and target price points.
- Developing seasonal concepts, colour palettes, fabric direction, washes, graphics, and garment details.
- Producing detailed design packs, technical sketches, and product specifications for development and sampling.
- Working closely with customers to present design concepts, collection proposals, and seasonal updates.
- Liaising regularly with manufacturing teams in India throughout the product development process.
- Building strong relationships with key retail customers and confident in being front facing.
- Proven experience within menswear design, ideally gained within a supplier, but can be retailer, or branded environment if you have worked at a supplier previously in your career.
- Strong product knowledge across multi-product menswear categories.
- Excellent understanding of garment construction, fabrics, washes, and finishing techniques.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret trends into customer-focused product.
- Experience designing for high street retailers, supermarkets, or large-volume retail accounts.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and relevant design software.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, preferably with front facing customer experience.
Menswear Designer - Multiproduct employer: TRP Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Menswear Designer in London, where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape collections for leading retailers while benefiting from the robust support of a global business. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment. With access to extensive resources and a focus on trend-driven design, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the fashion industry.
