Senior Menswear Designer
2 days ago
London
About Us Hawes & Curtis is a quintessentially British heritage brand with a legacy in luxury shirting, fine tailoring, and stylish casualwear. With a strong reputation for quality and timeless design, we are proud to dress the modern gentleman and woman with impeccable craftsmanship and style. The Role We are seeking a creative and highly organised Senior Menswear Designer to execute our menswear collection. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of product areas including shirts, tailoring, outerwear and smart casualwear. Key Responsibilities Concept & Creative Direction • Design and develop our men’s seasonal collections across shirting, outerwear and tailoring in conjunction with the Head of Design., • Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards and overall design direction aligned with brand identity, • Create CADs and detailed design packs for seasonal developments., • Conduct research into garment design, fabrics, trims, and seasonal trends to support range planning., • Research trends, cultural influences and market insights to inform collections, • Translate creative vision into clear, actionable design briefs, • Perform regular competitor analysis and contribute innovative ideas for new designs. Design Development & Execution • Lead the end-to-end design process from initial sketches to final production, • Communicate with suppliers and internal departments in a professional, timely and courteous manner., • Design across tailoring, outerwear, and shirting with a strong focus on fit, proportion, and construction, • Oversee fabric, trim, and material selection in line with design and commercial targets Collaboration & Product Delivery • Work closely with garment technologists and product developers to ensure quality and feasibility, • Attend fit sessions and actions changes in conjunction with technical team to further product refinement., • Manage the sampling process, ensuring timelines and standards are met, • Incorporate feedback from stakeholders while maintaining design integrity Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Present concepts and collections to the Design & Creative Director and senior stakeholders, • Contribute to strategic discussions around product direction and seasonal planning Essential Requirements • Proficient in Excel, word, and adobe., • Candidates should have a degree in fashion or textile design, and ideally 5-6 years' experience in formal/smart menswear, a strong commercial and creative portfolio, and advanced skills in CAD and Adobe software., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail., • Proactive and enthusiastic, with a collaborative mindset. Why Join Hawes & Curtis? • Play a key role in shaping the future voice of an iconic British brand, • Work at the intersection of heritage, modernity and commercial growth, • High level of creative ownership and influence, • Opportunity to build a brand platform with longevity and impact If you are passionate about tailoring, product development and creating quality products— we’d love to hear from you. *Please note this role is based 5 days on-site