Design Manager (Mens & Boys)

We are working with a leading fashion company seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead their Menswear and Boyswear categories. This is an exciting opportunity to drive creative direction across woven, jersey, and leisurewear ranges while managing a small, high-performing design team.Based in Manchester, you'd be working across a diverse global customer base including the UK, EU, US, and Canada, you will play a key role in delivering commercially successful and trend-led collections.Main Responsibilities Will Include:Driving the design vision across menswear and boyswear categories including woven, jersey, and leisureCollaborating closely with the Head of Department to align on strategy, range direction, and key objectivesOverseeing the end-to-end design process from concept through to final productLeading and managing a team of 3 designers, providing clear direction, mentorship, and developmentEnsuring all collections are trend-led, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirementsWorking across multiple international customers (UK, EU, US, Canada), adapting designs to market needsPresenting concepts, ranges, and seasonal direction to internal stakeholders and clientsManaging workload, timelines, and critical paths to ensure on-time deliveryPartnering with cross-functional teams including buying, merchandising, and technical teamsPerson Specification:Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Designer role within menswearStrong background across woven, jersey, and/or leisurewear categoriesDemonstrated experience managing and developingAbility to work across multiple customers and adapt to different brand identitiesStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesA collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsPassion for product, innovation, and trend awareness Show more Show less