Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week
| Company: | Experis |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £170 to £175 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, W2 1NW |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week
Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week
The location of the role is Paddington, London (3 days per week in the office).
The duration of the contract is 6 months.
The pay rate on offer is £175 per day (via PAYE).
This role is part time, 24 hours per week.
Key accountabilities of the role
- Research macro trends relevant to Menswear and support TDL in delivering these for the BUs.
- Research lifestyle and product trends for Menswear from global sources, aligned to the brand and customer, with strong knowledge of product, market and cultural influences.
- Support TDL in curating innovation themes across Menswear.
- Work closely with Colour and Print to ensure cohesive seasonal trends that underpin design briefs.
- Partner with Fabric Sourcing and Development to define key fabric directions and opportunities within Menswear.
- Provide ongoing trend updates through continuous research (catwalk, trade fairs, market intel, trend services) to keep the offer modern and relevant.
- Deliver in line with BU critical path dates.
- Collaborate closely with TDL, Design Leads and Design teams throughout.
- Work collaboratively with design and technical teams to input, align and support delivery.
- Collaborate across Clothing & Home where relevant.
- Use appropriate IT tools to support delivery.
Key Skills
- Strong macro and micro Menswear trend research capability.
- In-depth understanding of Menswear product, global markets and lifestyle influences.
- Ability to translate trends into clear, commercial direction.
- Strong collaboration across design, colour, fabric and technical teams.
- Agility in responding to fast-moving trends and updates.
- Clear communication with TDL, Design Leads and wider teams.
- Strong organisation and delivery against critical path.
- Proficient in relevant design and trend tools.
Key Relationships & Stakeholders
- Heads of Design
- Marketing, Retail, Buying and Merchandising teams
- Colour and Print designers
- Design Leads and Designers
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