SENIOR MENS PRINT DESIGNER - PREMIUM BRAND

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fashion sector is seeking a Senior Menswear Print Designer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to create bold, original designs for premium men's garments, collaborating with a community of artists and key customers. You'll be responsible for leading design projects, developing innovative collections, and maintaining quality throughout the production process. With a culture that values creativity and collaboration, this position is perfect for a visionary designer looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing brand. Join a friendly, driven team committed to excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus scheme

Product discounts

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Flexible/remote working

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in premium men’s formal fashion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative designs that reflect brand identity.
• Collaborate with teams to create unique apparel.
• Oversee prototypes and ensure quality.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership Skills

Apparel Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design

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SENIOR MENS PRINT DESIGNER - PREMIUM BRAND, Manchester

Client: House of Fashion Associates Ltd

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 46f31072354d

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

SENIOR MENSWEAR PRINT DESIGNER (PREMIUM FORMAL WEAR BRAND)

MANCHESTER / HYBRID ROLE

Our client based in Manchester creates bold and original designs incorporated into premium quality men’s garments sold online and through retailers. Their range started with formal men’s shirts, expanding to jerseys, jumpers, overshirts, and trousers. They work closely with a community of artists and incorporate customer feedback into product and print development. This premium brand is experiencing rapid growth as it expands its product range and market coverage.

Their mission is to enable men to express themselves with confidence, originality, and authenticity.

The brand culture is friendly, open, driven, and flexible. They are committed to creating premium, inspiring products and developing their brand, guided by values: bold, curious, and caring.

The main purpose of the Senior Fashion Designer is to conceptualize, design, and develop fashion collections and garments aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and customer profile, occasionally bucking market trends to stand out and elevate brand awareness.

The designer will use their technical knowledge and creative energy on new men’s clothing designs, collaborating with buying, merchandising, marketing teams, artists, and key customers. This is a new role supporting ambitious growth over the next 5 years.

The Role

• Take responsibility for design projects, delivering results aligned with the product development calendar and strategy
• Develop a collaborative design approach with the community to create unique apparel
• Lead innovative, visually appealing designs that reflect the brand identity
• Create accurate CADs and detailed information for designs
• Plan and develop ranges
• Oversee prototypes and samples, ensuring quality
• Collaborate with pattern makers, sewers, and production teams
• Work with buying to source materials and fabrics
• Maintain awareness of sustainable sourcing practices
• Partner with Marketing on product stories and collection plans
• Develop strategic plans for product design innovation
• Strengthen brand positioning and generate consumer demand
• Provide market research and trend analysis
• Present concepts and designs for approval

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel, Industrial, Fashion Design or related field
• Minimum 5+ years experience in premium men’s formal fashion
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of all stages of apparel development
• Understanding of the brand’s consumer
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Good organization and time management
• Commercial awareness of online and high street premium market
• Creative, visionary team player
• Results-focused, adaptable, and able to multitask

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Product discounts
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Social activities and relaxed environment
• Flexible/remote working (3 days/week in Manchester)
• Development opportunities