Designer - Menswear

Role Overview

Designer - Menswear at Apparel Group. This position designs menswear clothing and fashion ranges using computer-aided design tools while collaborating with cross-functional fashion departments.

Role Purpose

Develop and visualize menswear designs using CAD software and design expertise to create product ranges that meet established briefs, customer needs, market positioning, and price points.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Visualization

• Create and visualize design ideas using computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Produce designs using latest design software including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Understand design from a technical perspective.

Trend Research & Development

• Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends relating to fabrics, colours and shapes.
• Plan and develop menswear ranges aligned with market direction.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with buyers and forecasters to develop products to meet assigned briefs.
• Liaise closely with buying and planning teams on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure designed items suit the customer, market and applicable price points.
• Work closely with other fashion departments in designing assigned clothing and fashion ranges.

Execution

• Multitask effectively across concurrent design projects.
• Maintain a proactive approach to design delivery and problem-solving.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of fashion trends, fabrics, colours and shapes.
• Technical design understanding.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proactive work approach.