Lead Menswear Designer - Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Forward Role; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Hybrid working

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Forward Role is recruiting a Midweight Menswear Designer for a contemporary fashion brand based in Manchester. The role leads seasonal menswear design, overseeing from concept to production with a strong emphasis on jersey franchises.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, mentor a Junior Menswear Designer, and ensure designs meet technical and commercial standards while aligning to brand direction.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of menswear design experience in premium/contemporary fashion
• Strong understanding of streetwear, lifestyle apparel and commercial menswear
• Experience developing jersey products including silhouettes, fabrications and graphics
• Proficiency in CAD and technical packs
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior design team members

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal menswear collections with premium streetwear focus
• Interpret trends, cultural influences and competitor activity to inform new product development
• Develop innovative silhouettes and graphics aligned with brand identity
• Own key design projects, jersey franchises and core product categories
• Mentor the Junior Menswear Designer and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers

Skills

Menswear design

Concept development

Trend interpretation

Mentoring junior designers

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Forward Role is recruiting a Midweight Menswear Designer for a contemporary fashion brand based in Manchester. The role leads seasonal menswear design, overseeing from concept to production with a strong emphasis on jersey franchises.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, mentor a Junior Menswear Designer, and ensure designs meet technical and commercial standards while aligning to brand direction.