Senior Designer - #2196638

Senior Menswear Designer | Athleisure, Performance & Sportswear | Flexi Hours | North West

An exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing performance brands, which has enjoyed consistent growth over recent years and has ambitious plans for the future. The business is now at a pivotal stage in its journey and is looking to strengthen its growing apparel design team with an experienced Senior Menswear Designer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, commercially minded designer with a passion for menswear, sportswear and performance-led product.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal menswear design direction, using data, customer insight and market intelligence to inform creative and commercial decisions.
• Lead the design and development of assigned ranges from initial concept through to final production.
• Research seasonal colours and develop cohesive, commercially relevant colour palettes.
• Translate global apparel and performance trends into distinctive, brand-right product.
• Conduct functional research to understand performance requirements and sport-specific demands.
• Attend overseas development trips, inspiration visits and competitor benchmarking trips.
• Produce accurate CADs and detailed technical packs for production.
• Work closely with Materials, Product Development and Wholesale teams to build cohesive ranges and deliver successful SMU and exclusive launches.

About You

• Proven experience in apparel design, ideally within menswear, with a strong sportswear, athleisure or jersey background.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong technical knowledge of pattern cutting, garment construction and fit.
• Thorough understanding of the product development and production process, from concept through to bulk.
• Ability to translate research, trends and consumer insight into commercially successful product.
• Strong awareness of the sportswear market and emerging performance trends.
• Excellent understanding of the consumer, brand positioning and commercial requirements.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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