Junior Menswear Designer

Forward Role; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000 per annum

Quarterly bonus

Hybrid work (4 days office, 1 remote)

Flexible hours

Early finish Fridays

Career progression

Job summary

Forward Role in Manchester is seeking a Junior Menswear Designer to support seasonal menswear collections, focusing on streetwear and lifestyle apparel.

You will work with the Midweight Menswear Designer on CAD development, tech packs and production, contributing to commercial designs with a strong understanding of fabrications and garment construction. The role is 37.5 hours per week with a hybrid pattern and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in Assistant Menswear Designer or Junior Menswear Designer roles.
• Strong understanding of menswear design, ideally within streetwear, lifestyle or contemporary fashion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal menswear collections, focusing on streetwear and lifestyle apparel.
• Research emerging trends, cultural influences and competitor activity to inform new design concepts.
• Contribute creative ideas and designs that align with the brand's identity and target audience.
• Support the development of new silhouettes, graphics and product concepts.
• Help create commercially viable ranges across core products and seasonal collections.
• Produce CAD designs and detailed tech packs for production.
• Support silhouette development, fabric selection and garment construction.
• Develop an understanding of fabrications, garment quality and fit.
• Work closely with the Midweight Menswear Designer, Product Development and Garment Tech teams throughout the development process.
• Ensure designs and technical specifications meet commercial and production requirements.
• Support the Midweight Menswear Designer in delivering seasonal collections and key design projects.
• Build strong working relationships across the wider product and design teams.
• Monitor fashion trends, competitor activity and market developments to identify opportunities for newness.
• Contribute to the continued development of the menswear range, ensuring designs remain relevant and commercially focused.

Skills

Menswear design

Streetwear aesthetics

Commercial awareness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Our client is a contemporary fashion brand specialising in premium streetwear and lifestyle apparel, with collections spanning menswear and womenswear.

Junior Menswear Designer

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location:Manchester
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 4 days office / 1 day remote
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working hours
Experience: 2-3 years

About the Business

The brand combines trend-led graphics, modern luxury and strong brand storytelling, with a focus on creating elevated, commercially relevant products. Based in Manchester, the business has an established presence within the fashion market and continues to develop its collections and creative team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Menswear Designer to join a growing fashion design team, supporting the development of seasonal menswear collections.

Working closely with the Midweight Menswear Designer, you will contribute to the design and development process from initial concepts and CAD development through to sampling and production. The role will have a particular focus on streetwear, lifestyle apparel and jersey, requiring a strong understanding of commercial menswear design, garment construction and fabrications.

This position will suit a proactive designer with 2-3 years' experience in an Assistant Menswear Designer role, who is confident working autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and contributing creative ideas.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Development

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal menswear collections, focusing on streetwear and lifestyle apparel.

• Research emerging trends, cultural influences and competitor activity to inform new design concepts.

• Contribute creative ideas and designs that align with the brand's identity and target audience.

• Support the development of new silhouettes, graphics and product concepts.

• Help create commercially viable ranges across core products and seasonal collections.

Technical & Product Development

• Produce CAD designs and detailed tech packs for production.

• Support silhouette development, fabric selection and garment construction.

• Develop an understanding of fabrications, garment quality and fit.

• Work closely with the Midweight Menswear Designer, Product Development and Garment Tech teams throughout the development process.

• Ensure designs and technical specifications meet commercial and production requirements.

Collaboration & Commercial Awareness

• Support the Midweight Menswear Designer in delivering seasonal collections and key design projects.

• Build strong working relationships across the wider product and design teams.

• Monitor fashion trends, competitor activity and market developments to identify opportunities for newness.

• Contribute to the continued development of the menswear range, ensuring designs remain relevant and commercially focused.

Key Skills & Experience

• 2-3 years' experience within a relevant Assistant Menswear Designer or Junior Menswear Designer role.

• Strong understanding of menswear design, ideally within streetwear, lifestyle or contemporary fashion.

• A strong design aesthetic that aligns with premium, graphics-led and trend-driven brands.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Experience creating CAD designs and technical packs for production.

• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrications, fit and quality.

• Understanding of the product development process and working with garment technicians.

• Ability to develop commercially relevant designs that balance creativity with production requirements.

• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant menswear design work.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 per annum.

• Quarterly performance-based bonus, with the percentage dependent on band level.

• Hybrid working, with 4 days in the Manchester office and 1 day working remotely.

• Flexible working hours, with start times between 7:30am and 6:30pm.

• Early finish on Fridays, provided weekly contracted hours have been completed.

• Opportunity to develop within an expanding menswear design team, working closely with experienced design professionals.