Topman Senior Designer - Outerwear & Tailoring (12 month FTC)

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Sample sales

25 days annual leave + extra day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits

Personalised learning

Job summary

ASOS is seeking a highly creative Menswear Designer to lead Topman’s Outerwear and Tailoring, translating trends into commercially successful products with a premium fit and value focus.

You will collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, Product Development and Marketing to drive category vision from concept to final product, ensuring brand direction, fit, quality and speed to market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within menswear design, ideally specialising in Outerwear and Tailoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal Outerwear and Tailoring collections.

Skills

Menswear design

Outerwear

Tailoring

Garment construction

Pattern cutting

Fabric knowledge

FAST-PACED FASHION RETAIL

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Tools

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company 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 our Fashion with Integrity strategy we 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