Senior Menswear Shape Designer

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Senior Menswear Shape Designer
Location:Camden Town
Company:HTL Fashion (a proud member of the Li & Fung family)

About LF Fashion:
HTL Fashion part of the global powerhouse Li & Fung stands at the forefront of the fashion and apparel industry. With over 115 years of supply chain and product expertise we are a trusted leader in design development and sourcing of consumer goods worldwide. Our seamless As One collaborative approach integrates every facet of the retail marketfrom initial concept to quality-controlled deliveryensuring innovation efficiency and commercial success.

The Role:
We are seeking an experiencedSenior Menswear Shape Designerto join our dynamic design team. You will be instrumental in crafting innovative commercially viable menswear collections that resonate with high-street fashion brands and mass-market consumers. From concept development through to production you will oversee the entire design process and cultivate strong relationships both internally and with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Range Creation

• Lead the development of cutting-edge and commercially appealing menswear ranges in line with client briefs and market research insights.
• Maintain a sharp commercial awareness of evolving fashion trends to keep our product offerings fresh and market-relevant.

Collaboration with Stakeholders

• Communicate daily with suppliers production teams in the Far East account managers and buyers to ensure designs meet expectations and project timelines.
• Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships to support client needs and drive business growth.

Design Translation

• Convert creative concepts into commercially viable designs suitable for mass production.
• Prepare comprehensive design sheets technical specifications and artwork for factories to facilitate accurate sample development.

Customer Engagement

• Present design concepts confidently during face-to-face meetings with clients and buyers securing alignment and approval.
• Travel to Far East production sites and other key locations to nurture supplier relationships and oversee sample progress.

Trend Research and Forecasting

• Conduct targeted shopping trips across the UK and internationally to identify trends and source samples strategically to optimize business sample budgets.
• Utilize trend prediction skills to keep our design process innovative and ahead of the competition.

Relationship Management & Mentorship

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers encouraging innovative product development.
• Play an active role in recruiting placement students and mentoring junior designers fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

Design & Technical Skills:

• Strong creative flair and an excellent eye for color and silhouette to conceptualize designs that captivate the target menswear market.
• Solid understanding of production construction techniques within the textile and apparel industry ensuring manufacturable designs.
• Expertise in design software including Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Freehand and Shima Apex for visualization and presentation.
• Proficiency in generating detailed technical specifications design sheets and supporting product development processes from concept through production.

Commercial Awareness & Trend Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of retail market dynamics and customer preferences.
• Ability to analyze and predict emerging trends to keep collections competitive and relevant.
• Experience managing larger customer accounts and taking accountability for commercial outcomes.

Communication & Organisational Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multi-level presentations and team collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines with a systematic and structured approach.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and setting market trends.
• Proactive self-motivated and driven to improve processes and design direction.
• Collaborative team player who also performs effectively independently.
• Committed mentor enthusiastic about guiding junior designers and fostering talent development.
• Adaptable and resilient thriving in a fast-paced workplace while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.

Why Work with LF Fashion

• Join a globally recognised leader in fashion supply chain and design innovation.
• Work within a collaborative diverse and forward-thinking team environment.
• Influence high-street menswear collections that reach consumers worldwide.
• Access to global resources cutting-edge tools and opportunities for career growth.

Ready to Shape the Future of Menswear
If you are a visionary designer with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for menswear we invite you to apply and join Li & Fungs journey to redefine fashion innovation.

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As an equal opportunity employer we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender age religion marital status race sexual orientation disability disease pregnancy or trade union and/or political affiliation and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organizations Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.