Casual Menswear Designer (12 to 18 Month Contract

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Danielle Ward Recruitment is seeking a Casual Menswear Designer for a 12-18 month contract in the North West region. The designer will oversee menswear ranges, including jersey and woven, and liaise with overseas factories to develop commercially focused collections.

Responsibilities include presenting ranges at customer meetings, mentoring junior designers, and arranging inspiration trips. CAD literacy and prior supply‑side experience are preferred to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• CAD literate; prior experience in a similar role and supply environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with and visit factories overseas.
• Regularly attend customer meetings, present ranges and build and develop customer relationships.
• Manage and mentor more junior members of the design team.
• Arrange and attend comp and inspiration shopping trips.
• Design and develop commercial ranges, in line with customer briefs.

Skills

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Product design

Trend analysis

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Casual Menswear Designer (12 to 18 Month Contract)

Position: Casual Menswear Designer (12 - 18 Month Contract)

Location: North West

Job Reference No: D004

Details

Casual Menswear Design (12 – 18 Month Contract) Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for a Casual Menswear Designer to join a thriving fashion business.

The Menswear Design will oversee multi product Menswear including; jersey and woven products.

Menswear Design Responsibilities:

• Liaise with and visit factories overseas


• Regularly attend customer meetings, present ranges and build and develop customer relationships


• Manage and mentor more junior members of the design team


• Arrange and attend comp and inspiration shopping trips


• Design and develop commercial ranges, in line with customer briefs

Additional Information

The Menswear Designer will be CAD literate and have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within in a supply environment. Also, having had previous experience in a similar role and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.