Senior Menswear Designer

About Us

Hawes & Curtis is a quintessentially British heritage brand with a legacy in luxury shirting, fine tailoring, and stylish casual wear. 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 Senior Menswear Designer to execute our menswear collection. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of product areas including shirts, tailoring, outerwear and smart casual wear.

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Creative Direction

• Design and develop our men’s seasonal collections across shirting, outerwear and tailoring in conjunction with the Head of Design.
• Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards and overall design direction aligned with brand identity
• 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 collections
• Translate creative vision into clear, actionable design briefs
• Perform regular competitor analysis and contribute innovative ideas for new designs.

Design Development & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end design process from initial sketches to final production
• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments in a professional, timely and courteous manner.
• Design across tailoring, outerwear, and shirting with a strong focus on fit, proportion, and construction
• Oversee fabric, trim, and material selection in line with design and commercial targets

Collaboration & Product Delivery

• Work closely with garment technologists and product developers to ensure quality and feasibility
• Attend fit sessions and actions changes in conjunction with technical team to further product refinement.
• Manage the sampling process, ensuring timelines and standards are met
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders while maintaining design integrity

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Present concepts and collections to the Design & Creative Director and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic discussions around product direction and seasonal planning

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in Excel, word, and adobe.
• Candidates should have a degree in fashion or textile design, and ideally 5-6 years' experience in formal/smart menswear, a strong commercial and creative portfolio, and advanced skills in CAD and Adobe software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and enthusiastic, with a collaborative mindset.

Why Join Hawes & Curtis?

• Play a key role in shaping the future voice of an iconic British brand
• Work at the intersection of heritage, modernity and commercial growth
• High level of creative ownership and influence
• Opportunity to build a brand platform with longevity and impact

If you are passionate about tailoring, product development and creating quality products— we’d love to hear from you.

* Please note this role is based 5 days on-site