Trend-Led Menswear Designer & Product Developer

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment is recruiting for a Menswear Designer / Product Developer to join a global manufacturer. You will design seasonal collections, drive product development and manage supplier relationships, focusing on tailoring and contemporary separates.

With 3+ years in menswear woven design, you will collaborate with customers, suppliers and production teams from concept to approved samples, delivering trend-led, commercially viable products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design, Menswear or related discipline.
• 3+ years in menswear woven design/product development.
• Experience in tailoring, jackets, trousers, shirts and contemporary separates.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercial, proactive and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal, trend-led in-house collections aligned with customer aesthetics and commercial requirements.
• Research trends and identify opportunities for product ranges.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims and components.
• Collaborate with in-house Account Management to deliver great customer experience.
• Prepare and participate in customer development days; action samples on time.
• Create and maintain design and technical packs with accurate specs.
• Manage development timelines and liaise with mills, factories and customers.

Skills

Menswear design

Product development

Trend research

Fabrics & trims

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Supplier relations

Communication

Education

Degree in Fashion Design / Menswear

Tools

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment is recruiting for a Menswear Designer / Product Developer to join a global manufacturer. You will design seasonal collections, drive product development and manage supplier relationships, focusing on tailoring and contemporary separates.

With 3+ years in menswear woven design, you will collaborate with customers, suppliers and production teams from concept to approved samples, delivering trend-led, commercially viable products.