An iconic, luxury heritage apparel brand based in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, is seeking an experienced Menswear Designer (wovens specialist) for an initial 6-month temporary contract.

Reporting to the Design Director, the Menswear Designer will play a pivotal role in driving the design and development of the woven collection, ensuring the brand's historic DNA is seamlessly blended with contemporary menswear trends.

This role offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a brand renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship, British heritage, and premium fabrics.

Menswear Designer – (Wovens) – The Role:

• Reporting to the Design Director, your duties will include:
• Lead the design and development of the men’s woven categories (tailoring, outerwear, casual shirts, and trousers) from concept to tech pack.
• Translate heritage trends into fresh, commercially viable designs.
• Source and select fabrics and trims, working closely with mills and suppliers.
• Create detailed tech packs and flat drawings (Adobe Illustrator) for submission to garment factories.
• Follow the sampling, fit and approvals process for your designs to production.

Menswear Designer – The Person:

• Degree-educated
• A minimum of 4 years of menswear design experience.
• Good understanding of woven garment construction, fabrics & trimmings and the garment production process.
• Expert proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong commercial eye and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to visit the London office, meet suppliers and collaborate with internal /external stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage workload and support others.
• Luxury, heritage or lifestyle background is a plus.