Topman Designer - Outerwear & Tailoring (12 month FTC)

ASOS.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days leave + extra day

Discretionary bonus

Private medical care

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

ASOS.com is seeking a highly creative Menswear Designer to lead Topman's Outerwear and Tailoring collections, blending fashion authority with commercial focus.

You will collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, Product Development and Marketing to translate trends into viable product, ensuring fit, quality and value while maintaining Topman's evolving brand direction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in menswear design, with Outerwear and Tailoring focus.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting and fit.
• Ability to translate trends into commercially successful product.
• Knowledge of fabrics, washes, trims and sourcing opportunities.
• Experience in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.
• Excellent CAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal Outerwear and Tailoring collections.
• Research trends and translate them into commercially viable product.
• Build seasonal concepts, colour palettes and fabric strategies.
• Develop ranges that balance brand vision and business goals.
• Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication and fit.
• Create design packs, CADs and technical briefs for suppliers.
• Collaborate with Technical and Product Development for optimal fit and quality.
• Analyze trade performance and customer feedback to improve ranges.
• Work with Buying and Merchandising to optimise assortment and pricing.
• Build supplier relationships to deliver speed and quality.
• Present concepts and strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Menswear design

Outerwear

Tailoring

Fabric knowledge

Pattern cutting

Sourcing opportunities

Communication

Stakeholder management

Trend interpretation

Fast-paced fashion

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

Through ourFashion with Integrity strategywe are driving diversity, equity and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be whoever they want to be, because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.

We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

Through ourFashion with Integrity strategywe are driving diversity, equity and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be whoever they want to be, because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and commercially minded Menswear Designer to lead the design and development of Topman's Outerwear and Tailoring categories. This role will be responsible for delivering trend-led, customer-focused collections that balance fashion authority, commercial performance and elevated product execution.

Working closely with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, Product Development and Marketing teams, you will drive category vision from initial concept through to final product, ensuring collections reflect Topman's evolving brand direction while maintaining a strong focus on fit, quality and value. Current category priorities include tailoring, outerwear, leather, suede, formal jackets, coats and occasion dressing.

What you're going to do...

• Lead the design and development of seasonal Outerwear and Tailoring collections.
• Research and interpret global fashion trends, cultural movements, catwalk influences and emerging customer behaviours.
• Build clear seasonal concepts, colour palettes, fabric strategies and key item architectures.
• Develop commercially viable product ranges that support both brand and business objectives.
• Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication, construction and fit.
• Create detailed design packs, CADs and technical briefs for suppliers and product development teams.
• Collaborate with Technical and Product Development teams to ensure best-in-class fit, construction and quality standards.
• Analyse trade performance, customer feedback and returns data to identify opportunities and improve future ranges.
• Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to optimise product assortment and pricing architecture.
• Build strong supplier relationships to deliver innovation, speed and quality.
• Present design concepts and seasonal strategies confidently to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within menswear design, ideally specialising in Outerwear and Tailoring.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fit and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and translate trends into commercially successful product.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, washes, trims and sourcing opportunities.
• Experience working within a fast-paced fashion retail environment.
• Excellent CAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creativity and profitability.

What We're Looking For...

• Passion for menswear and contemporary British fashion.
• Strong aesthetic aligned to the future vision of Topman.
• Deep understanding of tailoring, outerwear, occasionwear and modern wardrobe building.
• Customer-first mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable taking ownership of category direction and product strategy.

Additional Information

BeneFITS'

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role