At MANGO we style everything we do with passion. Founded in Barcelona and with presence in over 120 countries, we inspire the world with creativity, innovation and authenticity.
Our multicultural team, is the driving force behind our success, connecting our unique style with people all over the world.
YOUR NEW ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Outerwear Designer to join the Mango Man team. You will have experience developing menswear collections and solid knowledge of woollen cloths, wools and their blends, as well as of classic tailoring applied to coats, wool jackets and formalwear. Knowledge of technical outerwear will also be a plus.
Your mission will be to design and develop the outerwear collection, interpreting trends and adapting them to the Mango Man identity and the needs of our customer. You will combine creativity, commercial judgement and technical knowledge to develop a quality product, paying close attention to fabrics, silhouettes and finishes.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop menswear outerwear proposals, from the initial search for inspiration through to sample approval.
- Analyse trends, the market and product to identify opportunities and turn them into relevant proposals for the collection.
- Select fabrics, qualities, colours and finishes, with particular attention to woollen cloths, wools and their blends.
- Prepare technical specification sheets and follow up on development with suppliers.
- Work with the Buying and Pattern-making teams to balance design, quality, cost and production feasibility.
- Take part in prototype fittings and reviews, defining the necessary adjustments to fit, construction and finishes.
- Present your design proposals and contribute your judgement to build a coherent, commercial collection.
ABOUT YOU
- Degree or training in Fashion Design.
- At least five years of experience designing menswear collections, with a solid track record in outerwear.
- Experience designing and developing coats, wool jackets and formalwear within classic tailoring, as well as technical outerwear.
- Technical knowledge of fabrics, construction, pattern-making and finishes in this category.
- Sensitivity to trends and the ability to adapt them to the customer and to Mango Man's positioning.
- Autonomy to develop proposals and manage their follow-up, with attention to detail and a product-focused mindset.
- Ability to work in a team, communicate your ideas and coordinate with suppliers and other departments.
- Advanced level of English.
YOUR BENEFITS
Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid work model adapted to your needs. At MANGO, we are committed to balancing work and home life.
At MANGO, the weekend starts at Friday lunchtime. We offer intensive working hours on Fridays and on the eves of public holidays.
Plan your holiday leave according to your preferences. At MANGO, we value your time and want you to enjoy every moment.
As a member of the MANGO team, you’ll get discount on all our lines, so that you’ll always be wearing the latest!
You will enjoy My Mango Benefits, our benefits platform, where you can tailor your compensation package to your lifestyle with tax advantages, as well as access to a discounts portal with multiple brands and services.
Flexible remuneration package with tax benefits: medical insurance, training, catering and nursery program.
Free company transport from Barcelona and El Vallès to our company headquarters.
At MANGO, we are committed to the professional and personal development of our employees. For this reason, as a MANGO employee, you’ll be able to access a wide range of training courses in languages, mindfulness, personalized mentoring, continuous development programs and internal promotion opportunities, among others.
Think big! MANGO offers you international opportunities in over 120 markets for you to broaden your horizons and grow with us globally.
At MANGO, we believe in an inclusive culture where creativity and innovation inspire us to take fashion further, therefore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, valuing each person’s authenticity.
Craft your own storySkills Required
- Degree or training in Fashion Design
- At least five years of experience designing menswear collections
- Solid track record in outerwear design
- Experience designing and developing coats, wool jackets, and formalwear using classic tailoring
- Experience with technical outerwear
- Technical knowledge of fabrics, construction, pattern-making, and finishes
- Knowledge of woollen cloths, wools, and wool blends
- Sensitivity to trends and ability to adapt them to the customer and brand positioning
- Autonomy in developing proposals and managing follow-up
- Attention to detail and a product-focused mindset
- Ability to work in a team, communicate ideas, and coordinate with suppliers and other departments
- Advanced level of English
What We Do
Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, is a global company with design, creativity and technology at the centre of its business model, and a strategy based on constant innovation and the search for sustainability. With its roots in Barcelona, one of the cradles of the textile industry, since it was founded in 1984, Mango has spent four decades looking to the future and inspiring the world with its passion for fashion and lifestyle. With the customer always its priority, the company bases its model on a unique fashion proposal focused on translating key fashion trends into its own language. At the El Hangar Design Centre, located at the company headquarters (Palau-solità i Plegamans, Barcelona), the company works on all areas related to creativity and every year creates over 18,000 garments and accessories. Present in more than 115 markets and with a network of close to 2,700 stores, Mango adapts to each country with a complete ecosystem of channels and international partners. The company closed 2023 with a turnover of 3.1 billion euros, with 33% of turnover coming from its online channel and with a workforce of more than 15,500 employees in all five continents. More information at www.mangofashiongroup.com
