Senior Menswear Designer — Creative Lead

bound; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Staff Discount

29 Days Holiday

Job summary

bound in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Lead Fashion Designer to shape the next chapter of the brand. You will lead design across outerwear, knitwear and wovens, from concept through to production, with direct collaboration with the Founder and a Junior Designer.

This hands-on role offers genuine creative freedom, the ability to influence product direction and brand identity, and opportunities to participate in international shoots and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Lead design and development of seasonal collections, capsules and individual styles.
• Work across outerwear, knitwear, woven garments, jersey, denim and other menswear categories.
• Research and develop new silhouettes, fabrics, textures, finishes and construction techniques.
• Build compelling seasonal concepts, moodboards, colour palettes and collection narratives.
• Take ownership of designs from initial sketches and technical packs through to sampling and final production.
• Continuously introduce new ideas and product opportunities that push BOUND forward.
• Work closely with the Founder to develop and refine the brand's creative identity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal collections and capsules.
• Develop silhouettes, fabrics and finishes for outerwear, knitwear and wovens.
• Create moodboards, color palettes and collection narratives.
• Own designs from sketch to sampling and production.
• Collaborate with global factories and suppliers to realise designs.
• Set timelines and maintain design priorities with production teams.
• Mentor the Junior Designer and align with brand identity.

Skills

Senior Designer experience

Strong portfolio

Concept to production

Creative direction

Brand identity

Mentorship

Fabrics & construction

Factories experience

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Tech packs

Job description

bound in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Lead Fashion Designer to shape the next chapter of the brand. You will lead design across outerwear, knitwear and wovens, from concept through to production, with direct collaboration with the Founder and a Junior Designer.

This hands-on role offers genuine creative freedom, the ability to influence product direction and brand identity, and opportunities to participate in international shoots and campaigns.