Senior Designer, Menswear (12 month fixed term contract)

Reiss Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 65% employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

MetLife Virtual GP

Medicash health support plan

Workplace pension

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to Work

Season ticket travel loan

Annual Leave purchase

Retail discounts

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Reiss Limited is seeking a Menswear Outerwear Designer to lead the design and development of seasonal outerwear that reflects the Reiss DNA. You’ll oversee concepts from initial research through to final product, collaborating with Design, Buying and Product Development teams to deliver modern, elevated and commercially relevant pieces.

The role calls for strong competency in fabrics, trims, trends and market opportunities, with an emphasis on creativity, quality and commercial viability within

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing Menswear Outerwear.
• Strong eye for detail, colour, fabric and proportion.
• Able to translate trends into product opportunities.
• Collaborates with Design, Buying and Product Development teams.
• Organised to manage seasonal critical path and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Menswear Outerwear across seasonal collections from concept to final product.
• Research trends, fabrics, colours, competitors and market developments to inform design direction.
• Develop outerwear concepts balancing creativity, commerciality and Reiss DNA.
• Create designs with focus on silhouette, details and functionality throughout development.
• Source and develop new fabrics, trims and materials for freshness and innovation.
• Work with Product Development to ensure designs are achievable and meet quality and margin targets.
• Monitor competitive market to identify gaps and opportunities for the collection.
• Collaborate across teams to drive collection forward and deliver concepts successfully.

Skills

Menswear outerwear

Creative vision

Trend research

Collaboration

Concept to final product

Detail oriented

Communication

Job description

As our Menswear Outerwear Designer, you’ll lead the design and development of seasonal outerwear collections that reflect the Reiss brand DNA and support the wider Menswear design direction. From initial research and concept development through to final product, you’ll create modern, elevated and commercially relevant outerwear that responds to the customer and competitive market.

Working closely with the wider Design, Buying and Product Development teams, you’ll bring a strong creative vision alongside a clear understanding of fabrics, trims, trends and commercial opportunities to continuously evolve the Reiss outerwear offering.

This position is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Who you are

• You’ll have previous experience designing Menswear Outerwear, with a strong understanding of the category and its construction.
• A creative and commercially minded designer with a strong eye for detail, colour, fabric and proportion.
• Confident researching trends, competitors and market developments, with the ability to translate insight into relevant product opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the Reiss aesthetic, with the ability to design product that feels modern, elevated and commercially relevant.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple styles and deadlines while working effectively within a seasonal critical path.
• A strong collaborator and communicator who can confidently work with Design, Buying and Product Development teams to bring concepts through to final product.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the design and development of the Menswear Outerwear category across seasonal collections, from initial concept through to final product.
• Researching trends, fabrics, colours, competitors and market developments to inform seasonal design direction and identify new opportunities for Reiss.
• Developing outerwear concepts and collections that balance creativity, commerciality and the Reiss brand DNA, ready to present to Buying and wider teams.
• Creating and developing designs with a strong focus on product, ensuring silhouettes, details and functionality are considered throughout the development process.
• Sourcing and developing new fabrics, trims and relevant materials that bring freshness and innovation to the collection.
• Working closely with Product Development to ensure designs are achievable, commercially viable and developed to the required quality and margin.
• Maintaining a strong awareness of the competitive market, identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen the Reiss outerwear offer.
• Working collaboratively across Design, Buying and Product Development to drive the collection forward and ensure seasonal concepts are delivered successfully.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• MetLife Virtual GP.
• Medicash health support plan.
• Workplace pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Annual Leave purchase.
• Access to additional Retail Discounts.
• Plus, a range of further benefits, including salary sacrifice for tax savings.

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday:

Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience

#WeAreReiss

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.