Designer – Menswear Apparel
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Position Overview & Specifications
An independent fashion house boasting 95 years heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s Brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame as well as best-in-class schoolwear/boyswear brand 1880 CLUB.
With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is now focussed on ‘connected retail’, and the creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of its brands across all offline and online touch points. Leveraging new technologies to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel sales strategy.
We’re looking for a creative Designer to join the team on a permanent basis.
As a Designer you will create garment collections for the company’s portfolio of brands consistent with Brand objectives, while affording a commercial attitude and efficient performance which contribute to profitability.
You will control all aspects of product development, ensuring each new collection is developed in line with Brand DNA, and that the appropriate Quality standard is achieved and maintained.
You will create and maintain all style and size specifications, for new collection samples and bulk production alike. You will also develop appropriate branding presentation in line with brand guidelines.
The successful candidate will be trend aware and have a strong eye for design, able to create dynamic, commercial and innovative collections.
The role will require the successful candidate to have:
- Previous experience as a designer is essential.
- Previous experience in creating fashion garment collections is desirable.
- Relevant degree qualification in fashion or design is desirable.
- Excellent CAD skills and IT ability. Experience in Corel Draw / Illustrator / Photoshop are desirable.
Other organisations may call this role Menswear Designer, Fashion Designer, Apparel Designer, Garment Designer, Multi Product Branded Designer, or Lifestyle Fashion Designer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,371 - £40,409 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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