Menswear Designer - Woven

Head Office; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Menswear Designer for freelance work in Kingston upon Thames, responsible for designing outerwear and woven categories. This role involves strong collaboration with technical teams and requires expertise in premium fashion design, excellent communication, and proficiency in design software.

Qualifications

• Experience with premium lifestyle fashion brands in wovens.
• Strong colour and print sense.
• Ability to analyze data and adapt to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design woven categories including shirting, trousers, tailoring, and outerwear.
• Develop prototypes and technical sketches for design meetings.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure accurate tech packs.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Conceptual skills

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Adobe Photoshop/CC

Excel

MAC

Job description

Menswear Designer - Woven, Kingston upon Thames

Client: Head Office

Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: afad24f15dc1

Job Views: 13

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Menswear Designer - Freelance (2/3 Days per week) - Kingston-Upon-Thames

Purpose of the role: We are seeking a Designer to join our team, responsible for designing the Pringle Outerwear and Wovens categories.

Responsibilities:

• Design of woven categories including shirting, trousers, tailoring, and outerwear.
• Prepare range and presentation boards for reviews and meetings.
• Develop prototypes, reference samples, fabric swatches, sketches, and Pantones for design meetings.
• Create technical sketches and packs for development.
• Manage and update all design information through to final approval.
• Maintain seasonal range sheets and records.
• Suggest colour directions for garments.
• Review and approve proto samples with the technical team.

Colour and Fabric Research & Development:

• Develop seasonal colour boards aligned with market trends.
• Source fabrics, yarns, and trims in collaboration with sourcing teams.
• Select fabrics, trims, and colours fitting the mood boards.
• Maintain and expand the internal material library.

Team Collaboration:

• Work with technical teams to ensure accurate tech packs.
• Adhere to critical paths and calendars, collaborating with internal and external teams.
• Update VRPs and CADs; communicate effectively with overseas offices and suppliers.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with premium lifestyle fashion brands in wovens.
• Excellent illustration, proficiency in MAC, Excel, Adobe Photoshop/CC.
• Strong communication, presentation, and conceptual skills.
• Understanding of brand strategies and collaborative work environment.
• Strong colour and print sense.
• Ability to analyze data and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.