Head of Menswear
5 days ago
Manchester
Head of Menswear | Product Development & Design | Exclusive, Premium \n\n£60,000 - £80,000 | Hybrid | Greater Manchester \n\nAbout You\n\nCurrently operating at Product Development Manager, Buying Manager, Design Manager or Head of level \nMenswear specialist - this is a non-negotiable\nStrong understanding of brand building through product\nYou know how to create collections that feel premium, cohesive, and considered\nDeep appreciation for design-led businesses, with the ability to support and elevate creative vision\nProven experience across product development, sourcing, production, and costing\nCommercially astute, with the ability to balance creativity and performance\nExperienced in team leadership, with a focus on development, delegation, and progression\nConfident working cross-functionally and influencing at senior level\nHighly organised, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment\nWe're partnering with a growing, design-led brand to appoint a Head of to lead their menswear function. This is not a traditional retail product role, this is a brand-first environment where product, design vision, and storytelling all sit at the core of everything.\n\nWe're looking for someone who truly understands how to build product that feels elevated, cohesive, and exclusive. Someone who respects that design leads the vision and knows how to translate that vision into commercially successful, well-executed collections.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a leadership position sitting at the intersection of design, product development, and commercial delivery. You will be responsible for shaping and executing the menswear product strategy, ensuring collections are not only creatively strong but also deliver against margin, sourcing, and trading objectives.\n\nYou'll act as the bridge between Design, Merchandising, and Production-bringing structure, pace, and commercial clarity, while protecting the integrity of the brand vision..\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the end-to-end menswear product function, from concept through to launch and in-season trade\nTranslate design direction into cohesive, commercially viable collections\nPartner closely with Design, Tech and Merch to ensure product vision is executed with integrity and consistency\nOwn range architecture, ensuring collections feel elevated, balanced, and on-brand\nCollaborate with Merchandising to plan, trade, and optimise performance\nOversee sourcing, production, and costing to ensure margin and quality targets are met\nBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships across global markets\nStay close to market trends, competitor landscape, and customer insight\nLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product team\nDrive clear processes, accountability, and cross-functional alignment\n\nWhat Sets This Role Apart:\n\nA genuinely design-first brand where product and creativity lead decision-making\nOpportunity to shape and evolve a menswear category with real autonomy\nA role that blends creative instinct with commercial execution\nStrong visibility and influence across the wider businessBH36078