Senior Menswear Designer
Where: Amsterdam
Starts: asap
We are looking for a Senior Menswear Designer to join our team based in Amsterdam. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Design and Product Development teams to develop complete menswear collections, covering multiple categories, seasons, and stages of the design process. You will be:
- Conceptualising and develop innovative menswear designs, from refining essential wardrobe staples to creating trend-driven seasonal collections.
- Designing across all product categories, including wovens, cut & sew knits, sweaters, and accessories.
- Creating sketches for every collection with clear technical sheets including detailed instructions.
- Contributing to fabric and trim selection, define technical details, and ensure garments ensuring the perfect fit of garments
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of the ØLÅF consumer and brand identity.
- Staying up to date with fashion trends, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and innovations relevant to menswear in the market.
- Developing a commercially viable range, balancing customer needs, price positioning, and supplier capabilities.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, graphics, merchandising, and sales, to ensure seamless execution of design concepts.
Your Skills & Experience:
- Hold a degree in Fashion Design and bring 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Have a strong portfolio demonstrating both creative vision and technical expertise in menswear.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of garment fit, construction, cut & sew techniques, yarns, and fabric innovations, paired with a sharp eye for aesthetics and quality.
- Are proficient in design software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with presentation platforms such as Miro or Figma is a plus.
- Stay attuned to global fashion trends and have a genuine passion for menswear design.
- Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive as a collaborative team player.
- Are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a small, growing business and work closely with the founder and wider team.
- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively, with excellent presentation skills to bring design concepts to life.
- Adapt easily to a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines without compromising creativity or quality.
- Are fluent in spoken and written English.
What we offer:
- 25 holiday days based on full-time employment + 3 bonus days in 2025
- The chance to work at a fast-growing fashion brand and gain extensive learning and development opportunities.
- A daily nutritious lunch, weekly office drinks (we serve natural wine!)
- A €1000 yearly shopping budget for your ØLÅF products.
If you want to apply for this position, please email your CV and portfolio to us. (careers@olafhussein.com).