Senior Designer

Zachary Daniels; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Senior Menswear Designer to join a fast-growing performance brand in the UK. This role focuses on creative direction for menswear, with a strong emphasis on sportswear and jersey, translating market insight into commercially successful products.

You will lead seasonal design and development from concept to production, researching colours and trends to build cohesive ranges. Strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills and garment construction knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apparel design, ideally within menswear.
• Strong sportswear or jersey background.
• Excellent knowledge of trend forecasting and consumer insight.
• Solid understanding of product development from concept to bulk.

Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal menswear design direction using data and market insights.
• Lead design and development of ranges from concept to final production.
• Research seasonal colours and develop cohesive palettes.
• Translate trends into distinctive, brand-right products.
• Conduct functional research to meet performance requirements.
• Produce CADs and technical packs for production.
• Collaborate with Materials, PD and Wholesale to deliver launches.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Pattern cutting

Garment construction

Trend analysis

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing performance brands, which has enjoyed consistent growth over recent years and has ambitious plans for the future. The business is now at a pivotal stage in its journey and is looking to strengthen its growing apparel design team with an experienced Senior Menswear Designer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, commercially minded designer with a passion for menswear, sportswear and performance-led product.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal menswear design direction, using data, customer insight and market intelligence to inform creative and commercial decisions.
• Lead the design and development of assigned ranges from initial concept through to final production.
• Research seasonal colours and develop cohesive, commercially relevant colour palettes.
• Translate global apparel and performance trends into distinctive, brand-right product.
• Conduct functional research to understand performance requirements and sport-specific demands.
• Attend overseas development trips, inspiration visits and competitor benchmarking trips.
• Produce accurate CADs and detailed technical packs for production.
• Work closely with Materials, Product Development and Wholesale teams to build cohesive ranges and deliver successful SMU and exclusive launches.

About You

• Proven experience in apparel design, ideally within menswear, with a strong sportswear, athleisure or jersey background.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting, garment construction and fit.
• Thorough understanding of the product development and production process, from concept through to bulk.
• Ability to translate research, trends and consumer insight into commercially successful product.
• Strong awareness of the sportswear market and emerging performance trends.
• Excellent understanding of the consumer, brand positioning and commercial requirements.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.