Role Purpose: 

Drive the design and development of the menswear department,, building a balanced, comprehensive offer with a high taste level and appreciation for a premium aesthetic. Offer newness combined with commerciality and a strong affinity fashion influenced by the latest catwalk and trend predictions. 

 

Role Responsibilities:

Responsibility for the design, development and delivery of relevant and contemporary design across multi product with a focus on, but not limited to, jersey and soft tailoring  Presenting new product ranges to management and buying teams Creating mood and trend boards seasonally, plus colour direction Travelling to India and China to develop product and range build Develop a strong understanding and appreciation of key items, details and fabrications Understanding pricing-margins- design to price point Working closely with buying and merchandising to build department strategy To continually aim to develop yourself, asking your Line Manager for support and guidance.  Collaborate with the Head of Design and Design team to build seasonal trends and concepts for the brand. To complete any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business   

 

Role Requirements:

Eye for colour, trends, and fashion High taste level with an appreciation for premium fabrication Previous design experience from fashion retailer/supplier Excellent hand sketching and technical garment drawing skills Demonstrates an awareness of the retail industry Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results Helpful and approachable, always willing to extend help Demonstrates an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities  Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines Excellent attention to detail Thinks above and beyond role Strong communication skills  Strong interpersonal skills