Reporting to:
Co-Founder and Head of Menswear
Role Overview:
Responsible for driving the Menswear design department forward. This position is still a creative role, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable with both producing high-quality design as well as leading our talented team of in-house designers and freelancers. You’ll work closely with our Merchandising and Product Development teams and regularly liaise with our Head Of Menswear.
Responsibilities:
Leadership Responsibilities, including:
- Set overall design direction to create designs that support market trends and the overall creative line of the brand
- Integrate design work within the broader menswear brand strategy
- Manage a team of designers and freelancers
- Coach and develop team members to become excellent designers and deliver outstanding results
- Delegate projects and product categories within the team, supporting the Head of Menswear's vision for accountability across categories/collections
- Create and manage internal department meeting schedules
- Maintain strong working relationships with other departments
- Establish effective communication channels with Womenswear Design
Manage the design process, including:
- Research and create moodboards to identify new trends
- Develop ideas for ranges, keeping best sellers in mind
- Source fabrics and trims with factories
- Mentor the team, ensuring clear briefs and continuous improvement to produce top-quality output
- Create CADs
- Initiate new branding development with factories
- Collaborate closely with the social team, organizing brainstorming sessions and feedback loops for design development. Social team input is key and sets Jaded apart
Manage the technical process, including:
- Attend fit sessions
- Provide fit comments and meet deadlines
- Stay informed on customer feedback regarding fit and fabrication
General office and design duties, including:
- Organize factory visits, including flights and itineraries
- Attend trade and other relevant meetings as requested by the Co-Founder & Head of Menswear
- Organize samples, ensuring proper storage of fabric swatches and trims
- Manage Garment Techs in organizing fit samples
Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years industry experience
- Proven ability to set a creative tone inspiring new ideas and concepts
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable presenting at director level
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, CAD, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to create sketched CADs, technical drawings, and set up print placements
- Effective team management and workload prioritization skills
- Trend awareness and attention to detail
- Autonomous decision-making with strong creative judgment
- Flexible, diligent, and adaptable approach
- Deep understanding of the Jaded London brand and customer base
- Team player with passion for the brand’s success
Benefits:
- 50% Employee Discount
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Paid moving day annually
- Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
- Pension scheme (3% employer, 4% employee)
- Bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- £500 employee referral bonus
- Local business discounts
- North-West London office next to good transport links
- Casual dress code
- Fully-stocked kitchens and snacks
- Regular social events
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