An iconic, luxury heritage apparel brand based in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Menswear Designer (wovens specialist) for an initial 6 month temporary contract.
This role offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a brand renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship, British heritage, and premium fabrics. You will play a pivotal role in driving the design and development of the woven collection, ensuring the brand's historic DNA is seamlessly blended with contemporary menswear trends.
Based from HQ in Nottinghamshire.
Menswear Designer – (Wovens) – Job Outline
Reporting to the Design Director, your duties will include:
Lead the design and development of the men’s woven categories (tailoring, outerwear, casual shirts, and trousers) from concept to tech pack. Translate heritage trends into fresh, commercially viable designs. Source and select fabrics and trims, working closely with mills and suppliers. Create detailed tech packs and flat drawings (Adobe Illustrator) for submission to garment factories. Follow the sampling, fit and approvals process for your designs to production.
Menswear Designer – Experience
- Degree educated, with minimum of 4-5 years menswear design experience.
- Previous luxury, heritage or lifestyle background is preferred.
- Good understanding of woven garment construction, fabrics & trimmings and garment production process.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Strong commercial eye and attention to detail.
- Ability to travel to visit London office, meet suppliers and collaborate with internal /external stakeholders.
- Highly organised, ability to manage workload and support others.
To apply, please send your CV include folio work to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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