Topman Senior Designer - Outerwear & Tailoring (12 month FTC)

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About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and commercially minded Menswear Designer to lead the design and development of Topman's Outerwear and Tailoring categories. This role will be responsible for delivering trend-led, customer-focused collections that balance fashion authority, commercial performance and elevated product execution.

Working closely with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, Product Development and Marketing teams, you will drive category vision from initial concept through to final product, ensuring collections reflect Topman's evolving brand direction while maintaining a strong focus on fit, quality and value. Current category priorities include tailoring, outerwear, leather, suede, formal jackets, coats and occasion dressing.

What you're going to do...

• Lead the design and development of seasonal Outerwear and Tailoring collections.
• Research and interpret global fashion trends, cultural movements, catwalk influences and emerging customer behaviours.
• Build clear seasonal concepts, colour palettes, fabric strategies and key item architectures.
• Develop commercially viable product ranges that support both brand and business objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within menswear design, ideally specialising in Outerwear and Tailoring.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fit and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and translate trends into commercially successful product.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, washes, trims and sourcing opportunities.
• Experience working within a fast-paced fashion retail environment.
• Excellent CAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creativity and profitability.

What We're Looking For...

• Passion for menswear and contemporary British fashion.
• Strong aesthetic aligned to the future vision of Topman.
• Deep understanding of tailoring, outerwear, occasionwear and modern wardrobe building.
• Customer-first mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable taking ownership of category direction and product strategy.
  
  

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role