Menswear Designer

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 Menswear Designer to execute of our collection across smart casuals. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of product areas including trousers, casual outerwear, polos and knitwear.Key Responsibilities Concept & Creative DirectionDesign and product development for our men’s seasonal collections across including trousers, casual outerwear, polos and knitwear. Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards and overall design direction aligned with brand identity, seasonal concepts, colour palettes, fabric direction and styling ideas. 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 collectionsTranslate creative vision into clear, actionable design briefsPerform regular competitor analysis and contribute innovative ideas for new designs.Design Development & ExecutionLead the end-to-end design process from initial sketches to final productionCommunicate with suppliers and internal departments in a professional, timely and courteous manner. Design across trousers, casual outerwear, polos and knitwear with a strong focus on fit, proportion and constructionOversee fabric, trim, and material selection in line with design and commercial targetsCollaborate with wider design and merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive collection offeringCollaboration & Product DeliveryWork closely with garment technologists and product developers to ensure quality and feasibilityAttend fit sessions and actions changes in conjunction with technical team to furth