Menswear Designer, London

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 Direction

• Design 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 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 trousers, casual outerwear, polos and knitwear with a strong focus on fit, proportion and construction
• Oversee fabric, trim, and material selection in line with design and commercial targets
• Collaborate with wider design and merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive collection offering

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
• Participate in fit sessions and sample reviews, ensuring fit, quality and design intent are maintained
• Support the delivery of collections within seasonal timelines and cost parameters

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 3-4 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
• Opportunity to build a brand platform with longevity and impact

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

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