Menswear Designer

Designer – Luxury Menswear

Salary: Up to £36,000
Location: Bolton
Working pattern: Hybrid 4 days in 1 WFH

We’re working with an exciting luxury fashion brand to find a talented and commercially minded Designer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in jersey wear, technical design skills, and a passion for high-quality, future-thinking menswear.

This position will sit within the main category, working on core and legacy products that define the brand's identity. The ideal candidate will be highly creative, hands-on, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end product design: from concept through to tech pack creation, supporting development and production
• Interpret briefs with a strong understanding of brand DNA, market relevance, and commercial viability
• Produce high-quality CADs, Illustrator sketches, and tech packs for sampling and factory production
• Collaborate with the Head of DNA and Senior Designer to evolve existing products and develop new concepts
• Conduct trend, fabric, and competitor research through travel, trade fairs, and digital resources
• Support in fabric, trim, and logo development – with a focus on sustainable sourcing where possible
• Assist in fit sessions, garment reviews, and proto development alongside technical and product teams
• Maintain and update styles using PLM systems
• Travel as required for research or development (domestic and overseas)
• Contribute confidently in design direction meetings and work cross-functionally with graphics, product, and development teams

Key Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in a design role, ideally within luxury or premium menswear
• Strong knowledge of jersey wear, garment construction, and product development processes
• Excellent technical design skills – including Adobe Illustrator, CAD drawing, and tech pack creation
• Confident interpreting and executing design briefs aligned to brand vision
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• High taste level with a strong eye for detail and storytelling
• Experience working with PLM systems (desirable)
• Familiarity with CLO3D or other 3D design tools (preferred but not essential)
• A varied design background beyond just sportswear
• Passion for sustainability and progressive design thinking

What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial awareness with a luxury mindset
• A self-starter who can take ownership of their work and contribute to team success
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A collaborative team player who’s also happy to lead when needed
• Flexibility to travel for factory visits, research trips and development meetings

Benefits

• £36,000 salary (DOE)
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Company bonus scheme
• The opportunity to contribute to an iconic British fashion brand at a pivotal growth stage
• Staff discount
• £1,000 annual company gift card

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