Summary: The Senior Boyswear Designer will lead the creative direction for two heritage denim brands, focusing on the design of contemporary collections that cater to a global market. This role demands extensive experience in denim and woven product design, along with the ability to manage the entire design process from concept to completion. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure high-quality production and alignment with market trends. A strong understanding of boyswear and menswear design principles is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and creative direction for both denim brands, creating contemporary and fashion-forward ranges.
• Manage critical path deadlines from creative concept to completion.
• Source, develop, and select high-quality fabrics and handlooms that meet design and production requirements.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of current and future trends in boyswear/menswear.
• Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches.
• Conduct fit sessions and sample reviews with the technical team.
• Present collections to senior management and stakeholders.
• Analyse market/sales data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions.
• Maintain constant communication and relationship building with factories, mills, and in-country teams.
• Work closely with production, technical, and merchandising teams.

Key Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience as a wovens designer in the boyswear/menswear industry.
• Specialist denim design experience.
• Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections.
• Strong understanding of menswear design principles, trends, and best practices.
• Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills.
• Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g., Adobe Suite).
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes.
• An understanding of print techniques and processes would be a bonus.

Salary (Rate): 45000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other