As a Senior Designer in our Menswear department, you will help shape the ASOS DESIGN range for our twenty-something customer. If you love Menswear design, researching the latest trends and want to be part of a fast-paced fashion forward design team this could be the opportunity for you.
ASOS is one of the UK’s top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave, and creative, and we live and breathe these in everything we do.
The Design Team look for inspiration all around the world, along with street style, vintage shopping, music, art, the catwalk and all things creative, to design the latest product for the range. It’s all about newness and finding and designing the most exciting product for our 20-something customer, whatever their style.
What You’ll be Doing
Researching, developing, and designing ranges for ASOS DESIGN MENSWEAR. This will include identifying key shapes for the season, colour, fabric/trim research, block development and building a range which offers choice for our global customer base.
Collaborating with Buying and Merchandising to deliver commercial and seasonal fashion ranges.
Reacting to sales information and design commercially relevant fashion forward product.
Researching current and future Menswear trends through a range of different sources to identify newness and interpret into first to market pieces.
Working with the technical team on initial fits. Identifying and helping problem solve for the department.
Building relations with suppliers and advising factories on direction, construction, key details, materials, and trims.
Adhering to the critical path to achieve deadlines and working with a PLM system to ensure that product is developed for the relevant and optimum selling period.
Researching and developing unique product working on long lead time product as well as quick reaction short lead ranges.
Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
/01 Company Description
We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.
We exist to give our customers 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 judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.
/02 Job Qualifications
Who We’d Like to Meet
A keen eye for trend analysis and research, driven by a passion for street style and a commitment to staying current with the latest trends, influential brands, and cultural movements.
Previous experience in designing for an Aspirational Brand or similar High Street Retailer
Previous experience of working with global suppliers across different lead times
Experience in working with a Buyer to plan and deliver a balanced range and first to market pieces
Strong commercial handwriting and understanding of the ASOS Brand and Customer
Computer Skills: Photoshop, Adobe, CAD
A fashion forward perspective and strategic mindset
Strong time management
The confidence to identify problems and makes improvement suggestions, seeking practical ways to overcome barriers and remaining calm under pressure
The ability to communicate to the team & senior management the performance and strategy of the department
Willingness to travel in the UK and Internationally as required, for supplier meetings and inspiration / development trips
/03 Additional Info
What’s in it for you?
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
Employee sample sales
Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday
Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
Private medical care scheme
Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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Meet The Team
Meet Geeta Gohil -
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Meet Ian Amer -
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Meet Mui Abdul -
Commercial @ ASOS
Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
Geeta Gohil
Commercial @ ASOS
Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
Ian Amer
Commercial @ ASOS
I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
Mui Abdul
Commercial @ ASOS
ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
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We are Customer First
We couldn’t be ASOS without our customers.
Across every behaviour, value, and all that we do, we see everything through our customers’ eyes. That means never taking anything for granted and always zeroing in on every single detail. So we can always bring our best as a team, and our customers can have an amazing experience, every time.
We are Authentic
We work together to be honest, transparent, and our full authentic selves.
This is our ASOS. Our culture, built on collaboration and togetherness, and supported by what’s real and honest. We know that we win bigger when we win as a diverse team. That means celebrating our differences and using them to help us stand out from the crowd, without losing our authenticity and individuality.
We are Brave
We challenge each other to aim high and reach our potential.
Doing nothing gets us nowhere. We may be proud of everything we’ve done so far, but there’s still so much more to explore. We believe we can always be wiser, faster, stronger, bigger, braver, kinder…so asking ‘why’ isn’t just a question, it’s a necessity. We use our voice to drive us forward, speaking up on the things our people and customers care about and using our curiosity to create possibility.
We are Creative
We know innovation leads to inspiration – it’s what makes us stronger
Change is in our DNA. By acting fast and staying one step ahead of the curve, we can be a leader, not a follower. But for our products and platform to be innovative, they have to be fuelled by creative passion and a deep understanding of our customers and our people.
We always Deliver
We couldn’t be excellent without evidence – so whatever we’re doing, we have proof of why we’re doing it.
It takes facts and data to tell our stories and help us make our decisions in the most effective way possible. This means we can do what we say and own what we do, no matter how long it takes us to do it. We aren’t about nonsense ifs, buts and maybes, we’re about creating an ASOS that’s built for future success on delivered success.
Our Benefits
Employee Discount
The most asked-about benefit! As an ASOSer, you’ll receive an exclusive employee discount. You can also nominate a family member or friend to share your discount with.
Pension
Retirement might not be on your mind right now, but it’s important to prep for it. We offer matched contributions up to 5% to help you save.
Private Medical Care scheme
If you join our Private Medical Care scheme, you’ll get fast and effective access to medical cover.
Bonus
What we achieve is always a team effort. That’s why we offer a discretionary bonus scheme which rewards you based on our group financial and strategic performance.
Celebratory Day!
Get an extra day off in addition to the 25 days of annual leave you get! Spend it celebrating the big days in life, whether it’s birthdays, cultural holidays, weddings and anything else.
Shuttlebus Service (if you're based in our Leavesden office)
It’s more of a work perk, but we offer a free shuttlebus between Watford station and our office in Leavesden.
Sample Sales
We’ve always got fun things happening in our offices, but the one ASOSers get most excited about is our sample sales. Plus, all proceeds from the sample sale get donated to the ASOS Foundation, which helps our charity partners abroad.
Career Development
You’ll have the opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences to create a dynamic and agile learning environment that empowers you to thrive and excel in your role.
Summer Hours
We finish at 3pm on Fridays in June, July and August!! This perk doesn’t mean a dip in your salary – it just gives you extra freedom to enjoy those summer weekends however you want.
Location
Our HQ in London
Our HQ in Camden was once a cigarette factory – now, the iconic Art Deco building has been completely renovated with spacious office areas, ASOS Studios (where we shoot all our products), beauty rooms and a free gym. There’s also a subsidised canteen and café.
Interview Preparation
In-person interviews at ASOS
Ever wondered what it’s like to come to an interview in our GLH (Greater London House) office?
We appreciate some people may not like surprises, so we thought we'd show you what to expect when you come for an interview in our Camden office.
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Recruitment Process
1
Apply
Seen a job that sounds up your street? Hit apply to start your ASOS interview journey.
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Assessment
Next up, it’s time to show us how you think, solve problems and bring your experience to life beyond your CV.
For certain roles, you’ll be invited to complete an assessment on a platform called Maki, which you’ll receive via email. Be sure to check your junk folder, sometimes the email likes to take a detour!
You'll need to pass this assessment to get through to the next stage.
Depending on the role, you might get asked to do another assessment at this stage, or after the hiring team have reviewed your application.
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Hiring Team Review
Now it’s over to us. We’ll send your application to the Hiring team to review.
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Recruiter Interview
If your application is shortlisted, our Recruitment team will send you an invite to self-schedule an interview with them to find out more about you, your experience and the expectations of the role.
5
Interview Selection
If selected, our Recruitment team will send you an invite to an interview with the Hiring team and will help you find a date and time that suits you.
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Interview stage
It's a chance to go beyond your CV, tell us more about your experience and discover what makes life at ASOS unique. This is usually comprised of 2 stages, or 3 for certain roles.
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Decision and Onboarding
It's time for the final decision! We'll review the feedback from your interview and call you with the outcome of your application. Good luck!