Junior Designer - Menswear

TRP Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TRP Recruitment Limited is seeking a talented Junior Designer to join a Leicester-based Menswear team. You will support the creation of innovative, commercial menswear ranges for major retail accounts, working closely with design and sales teams.

The role emphasizes trend research, mood boards, CADs, and technical specification packs, with a strong focus on UK high street market awareness and cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion menswear design, preferably with retailers or suppliers.
• Strong interest in current menswear trends and market dynamics.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for concept development.
• Able to produce CADs, technical sketches, and specification packs.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of menswear multi-product ranges across categories.
• Conduct trend research, competitor analysis, and market shopping to identify key trends, colours, fabrics, silhouettes.
• Create mood boards, trend presentations, and customer-focused design concepts.
• Produce CADs, technical drawings, and specification packs to support development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align products with customer requirements and market trends.
• Assist with fabric, trim, and garment sourcing for seasonal collections.
• Prepare and present design concepts and range developments to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Trend research

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organization

Multi-category design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD drawing

Technical flats

Job description

Our client, a leading fashion supplier based in Leicester, is seeking a talented and commercially aware Junior Designer to join their growing Menswear team. Supplying to some of the UK's most recognised high street retailers, this business has built an excellent reputation for delivering trend-led, commercially successful collections across multiple product categories.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and creative Designer looking to develop their career, working closely with the wider design and sales teams, you will support the creation of innovative and commercial menswear ranges for major retail accounts.

The business offers a collaborative culture, excellent career development opportunities, and a hybrid working model.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting the design and development of menswear multi-product ranges across a variety of categories.
• Conducting trend research, competitor analysis, and market shopping to identify key trends, colours, fabrics, and silhouettes.
• Creating mood boards, trend presentations, and customer-focused design concepts.
• Producing detailed CADs, technical sketches, and specification packs to support product development.
• Working closely with internal teams to develop commercially viable products that align with customer requirements and market trends.
• Assisting with fabric, trim, and garment sourcing to support seasonal collections.
• Preparing and presenting design concepts and range developments to customers and internal stakeholders.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience within a fashion menswear design role at either a retailer or supplier.
• A strong interest and passion for menswear fashion and current market trends.
• Experience designing across multiple product categories would be advantageous.
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong CAD and technical drawing capabilities.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of the UK high street retail market.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.