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Junior Designer

Debenhams Group
Full-time
On-site
Manchester England United Kingdom

At boohooMAN, we’re redefining menswear with bold style, fearless innovation, and a fresh take on fashion that sets us apart from the rest.

With a focus on streetwear, tracksuits & going-out-gear, product is everything to us and we don’t do anything substandard, not now, not ever!

We pay attention to detail, and we keep our products on-point to ensure our customers ‘fits are consistently on lock. We’re constantly responding and reacting to stay ahead of the game and deliver you the best in fashion 24/7.

 

THE ROLE 

As a Junior Designer at boohooMAN, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering trend-led, commercial menswear collections. With a focus on streetwear, casualwear, and graphic-led apparel, you’ll support the Design team by contributing fresh ideas, creating CADs and technical packs, and helping bring bold concepts to life for our ever-evolving customer. Based in our Manchester office, you’ll collaborate with Designers, Buying, Merchandising, and Technical teams to ensure our product stays ahead of the curve.

 

YOUR TEAM  

At boohooMAN, our team is driven by one goal...to be the world’s number one streetwear brand. We’re not here to follow trends; we create them. From first sketch to final sample, our Design team works closely with Buying, Merchandising, Garment Technology, Creative, and E-comm to bring bold, disruptive, and affordable styles to market. We thrive on innovation and collaboration, and we never settle for anything less than standout.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING  

  • Create CADs, new shapes, and accurate tech packs to support the development of ranges.
  • Research trends across fashion, street style, vintage, music, sport, art, and pop culture to inspire original concepts.
  • Support the Design Manager and Senior Designers during key design meetings and presentations.
  • Assist with preparing and updating trend and fabric packs.
  • Collaborate with Buying and QC teams to ensure products are delivered to the highest standard.
  • Analyse daily trade and competitor reports to identify opportunities and inform design direction.
  • Take ownership of key trend stories and capsule projects as directed.
  • Mentor interns and assistant team members, fostering growth and development.
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure correct execution of samples and trims.
  • Continuously update reaction boards with new-in research and product ideas.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Previous experience in a junior or assistant menswear design role, ideally within streetwear or fast fashion.
  • Confident working across multiple categories with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong commercial design handwriting aligned with the boohooMAN aesthetic.
  • Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software.
  • Able to translate trend research into relevant, commercial product ideas.
  • Excellent time management and resilience under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams.
  • A genuine passion for fashion, youth culture, and streetwear.

 

WORKING WITH US 

At Debenhams Group, we are a diverse portfolio of five core brands (boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, and Debenhams) alongside a dynamic marketplace model and a growing financial services division, it keeps us pretty busy!

We don’t stand still - we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we’re on a mission to be the best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible.

We thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers, people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

Be bold. Be creative. Be a community.
 

WHY JOIN US 

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.

Let’s lead the change together. 🚀 

Benefits Include: (subject to level and eligibility) 

  • Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance 
  • 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams 
  • A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle 
  • Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work 
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression 
  • On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily 
  • Free season ticket loan 

 

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