Designer Menswear Jersey

Marks and Spencer; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned retail company in the UK seeks a talented Menswear Jersey Designer to create stylish men's jersey collections. In this role, you'll collaborate with the design team to ensure collections reflect the brand ethos, conducting market research for trends and coaching junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong design background, proficiency in CAD software, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Opportunities for collaboration and innovation are key aspects of this vibrant environment.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Tailored training programs

Wellbeing support and virtual GP

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience in the Retail or Manufacturing industry is essential.
• Ability to work across multiple sourcing models.
• Strong design handwriting and taste to match brand expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design Lead for product direction and seasonal briefs.
• Ensure timelines for range line sheets and tech packs are met.
• Conduct in-depth research on global retail trends and opportunities.
• Work on coordinated looks and trends through the design process.
• Coach junior designers and identify training needs.

Skills

CAD software proficiency (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PLM)

Design expertise aligned with brand vision

Strong understanding of fabric, fit, and garment makeup

Multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines

Job description

All the details

From Merchandising and Marketing to Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning, our mission is to deliver stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials through an easy, inspiring shopping experience-both online and in store-that delights our customers every time.

As we continue to transform our business to meet the evolving needs of our customers, we are looking for results-driven colleagues who bring a passion for product, a strong team ethic, creativity, and a commercial mindset to join us on our journey.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure a portfolio is included with your application.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Menswear Jersey Designer to join our team. As a key member of the design department, you will be responsible for designing and developing contemporary men's jersey collections, including casualwear and elevated essentials, that reflect our brand DNA. Your expertise will help us stay ahead of trends in a fast-moving fashion environment, while maintaining our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and fit.

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

What's in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special

• After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Work with Design Lead to deliver global product direction for the category through seasonal Briefs and OTB opportunities and identify up‑trending and down‑trending products, categories, fabrics and items etc.
• Work alongside the Design Lead, Buying and Technical teams to ensure critical dates for range line sheets and tech packs are met within the critical path building in key commercials alongside both forward looking trends.
• In-depth research of the product scope including global retail research to trades fairs etc. as appropriate. Identify and communicate key opportunities and actions post trips.
• Work with DL and Designers on coordinated looks/trends through the process as required. Work with Designers across C&H Design sharing trends to build strong XBU looks and lifestyles for the customer.
• Coach and manage JD/ADs/Graduates, identifying and acting on training and development needs.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Design handwriting and taste level to be in line with M&S style vision and in line with the M&S customer expectation.
• Expert in the field of design with significant designer experience within the Retail and/or Manufacturing industry Strong understanding of fabric, fit, and garment make up to ensure product integrity.
• Ability to work across multiple sourcing models (Tech pack/FSV).
• Expert level of proficiency in Design related CAD software to include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design and PLM.
• Multitask orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the critical path.

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted, and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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