Senior Designer

Undisclosed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Undisclosed in Paddington, London, is seeking a Senior Designer for Menswear focused on casual shirts. The role is hybrid and leads a design team to deliver elevated product aligned with brand and customer expectations.

You will drive global product direction, identify trends and fabric innovations, and ensure tech packs via PLM meet commercial and quality standards. The contract is 11 months with a day rate of £275-£350.

Qualifications

• Senior-level menswear design expertise with focus on casual shirts.
• Strong knowledge of fabric, fit and garment construction.
• Advanced CAD skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience creating tech packs and working with PLM.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Lead to deliver global product direction for casual shirts through seasonal briefs and opportunities.
• Identify trends, fabric innovations and category opportunities.
• Design and develop product with high standards of tech packs via PLM, ensuring accuracy and commercial viability.
• Collaborate with Technical teams to deliver fabric and innovation strategy while maintaining product integrity.
• Attend fit sessions and provide expert recommendations with Technologists and Buyers.
• Ensure timely delivery of range line sheets and tech packs within the critical path.
• Lead and develop a high-performing design team, mentoring JD/ADs/Graduates.
• Refined design handwriting aligned with company style and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with Designers across MW & Clothing & Home for cohesive looks.

Skills

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

PLM systems

Miro

Digital product Creation

Tech packs

Fabric knowledge

Garment construction

Sourcing models

Leadership

Tools

PLM systems

Miro

Job description

Senior Designer - Menswear, Casual Shirts

Senior Designer - Menswear, Casual Shirts

The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working).

The duration of the contract is 11 months.

The pay rate on offer is £275 - £350 per day.

Role Summary

Design and develop commercially compelling menswear product, with a specialist focus on casual shirts. Lead and manage Junior Designers, Assistant Designers, and Graduates to deliver elevated product aligned with brand vision and customer expectations.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Supporting the Design Lead to deliver global product direction for casual shirts through seasonal briefs and OTB opportunities.
• Identify and respond to emerging trends, fabric innovations, and category opportunities.
• Design and develop product with a consistently high standard of tech packs via PLM, ensuring accuracy and commercial viability.
• Collaborate with Technical teams to deliver the agreed fabric and innovation strategy, maintaining product integrity and aesthetic.
• Attend fit sessions, providing expert recommendations to uphold design standards in partnership with Technologists and Buyers.
• Ensure timely delivery of range line sheets and tech packs within the critical path, integrating trend insights and commercial strategy.
• Support the Head of Design and Design Lead in reviewing and implementing product strategy throughout the buying cycle.
• Provide clear and focused design direction to Sourcing Offices (SO’s), leveraging regional manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct in-depth global retail and trade fair research, identifying actionable insights and opportunities.
• Develop product in-region via SO’s and suppliers, ensuring alignment with customer needs and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Designers across MW & Clothing & Home to build cohesive cross-business unit (XBU) looks and lifestyles.
• Lead and develop a high-performing design team, fostering creativity and commercial awareness.
• Coach and mentor JD/ADs/Graduates, identifying development needs and nurturing future talent.
• Refined design handwriting and taste level aligned with company style vision and customer expectations.
• Senior-level expertise in menswear design, with a deep understanding of casual shirts.
• Strong knowledge of fabric, fit, and garment construction.
• Advanced proficiency in creating tech packs and working across multiple sourcing models (Tech Pack/FSV).
• Expert-level CAD skills: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Experience using collaborative software; Miro and a key interest in DPC [Digital product Creation].
• Experience with PLM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines within the critical path.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; able to deputise for the Design Lead when required.

Key relationships and stakeholders

• BU Designers, JDs/ADs/Grads
• Buying, Technology and Merchandising Teams
• Sourcing Offices
• Technical Services, Fit Development/Pattern Team as appropriate