Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear

Undisclosed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking an Assistant Trend & Colour Designer for Menswear, working 3 days a week in Paddington, London. The role is a 6‑month contract with a pay rate of £175 per day (PAYE). The position is part time (24 hours per week) and located in the office.

You will research macro/micro trends, translate them into commercial directions, and collaborate with design, colour, fabric and technical teams to shape seasonal directions.

Qualifications

• Strong macro and micro Menswear trend research capability.
• In-depth understanding of Menswear product, global markets and lifestyle influences.
• Ability to translate trends into clear, commercial direction.

Responsibilities

• Research macro trends relevant to Menswear and support TDL in delivering these for the BUs.
• Research lifestyle and product trends for Menswear from global sources, aligned to the brand and customer.
• Support TDL in curating innovation themes across Menswear.
• Work with Colour and Print to ensure cohesive seasonal trends that underpin design briefs.
• Partner with Fabric Sourcing and Development to define key fabric directions and opportunities.
• Provide ongoing trend updates through research to keep the offer modern and relevant.
• Deliver in line with BU critical path dates.
• Collaborate with TDL, Design Leads and Design teams throughout.
• Work with design and technical teams to input, align and support delivery.
• Collaborate across Clothing & Home where relevant.
• Use appropriate IT tools to support delivery.

Skills

Trend research

Menswear knowledge

Commercial translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Agility to trends

Communication

Delivery against timeline

Trend tools proficiency

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD/Pattern software

Job description

Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week

The location of the role is Paddington, London (3 days per week in the office).

The duration of the contract is 6 months.

The pay rate on offer is £175 per day (via PAYE).

This role is part time, 24 hours per week.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Research macro trends relevant to Menswear and support TDL in delivering these for the BUs.
• Research lifestyle and product trends for Menswear from global sources, aligned to the brand and customer, with strong knowledge of product, market and cultural influences.
• Support TDL in curating innovation themes across Menswear.
• Work closely with Colour and Print to ensure cohesive seasonal trends that underpin design briefs.
• Partner with Fabric Sourcing and Development to define key fabric directions and opportunities within Menswear.
• Provide ongoing trend updates through continuous research (catwalk, trade fairs, market intel, trend services) to keep the offer modern and relevant.
• Deliver in line with BU critical path dates.
• Collaborate closely with TDL, Design Leads and Design teams throughout.
• Work collaboratively with design and technical teams to input, align and support delivery.
• Collaborate across Clothing & Home where relevant.
• Use appropriate IT tools to support delivery.

Key Skills

• Strong macro and micro Menswear trend research capability.
• In-depth understanding of Menswear product, global markets and lifestyle influences.
• Ability to translate trends into clear, commercial direction.
• Strong collaboration across design, colour, fabric and technical teams.
• Agility in responding to fast-moving trends and updates.
• Clear communication with TDL, Design Leads and wider teams.
• Strong organisation and delivery against critical path.
• Proficient in relevant design and trend tools.

Key Relationships & Stakeholders

• Heads of Design
• Marketing, Retail, Buying and Merchandising teams