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Job DescriptionAbout 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.
- Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication, construction and fit.
- Create detailed design packs, CADs and technical briefs for suppliers and product development teams.
- Collaborate with Technical and Product Development teams to ensure best-in-class fit, construction and quality standards.
- Analyse trade performance, customer feedback and returns data to identify opportunities and improve future ranges.
- Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to optimise product assortment and pricing architecture.
- Build strong supplier relationships to deliver innovation, speed and quality.
- Present design concepts and seasonal strategies confidently to senior leadership.
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
Skills Required
- Proven experience in menswear design
- Experience specializing in outerwear and tailoring
- Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fit, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to identify and translate trends into commercially successful products
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, washes, trims, and sourcing opportunities
- Experience in a fast-paced fashion retail environment
- Excellent CAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to balance creativity with profitability
- Passion for menswear and contemporary British fashion
- Strong aesthetic aligned with Topman's future vision
- Deep understanding of tailoring, outerwear, occasionwear, and modern wardrobe building
- Customer-first mindset and strong attention to detail
- Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams
- Highly organised, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
- Ability to take ownership of category direction and product strategy
ASOS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASOS and has not been reviewed or approved by ASOS.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests perks like a sizable, shareable product discount, access to sample sales, free gym access, and on-site amenities are valued. Such lifestyle-oriented benefits are frequently highlighted as standout aspects of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests employees benefit from substantial annual leave with bank holidays and an extra celebratory or birthday day off, with summer early finishes referenced in some contexts. This breadth of time-off options supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests access to a private medical care scheme is a core part of the package. This contributes to a perception of strong healthcare support.
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What We Do
We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions. Whatever your role, asos will encourage you to be you, fulfilling your creative potential with our global reach. Push boundaries, and challenge expectations. We’re determined to succeed, so we’ll trust you to deliver. Help drive our journey to becoming the global fashion destination for 20-somethings At ASOS our 3,000+ employees are immersed in the creative worlds and have a truly entrepreneurial attitude. Our ASOSers are authentic, brave, creative and disciplined to the core and find ways to blend our passion for fashion with cutting edge technology. Sound up your street? Join us.
