Men Design Lead (m/f/d)

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Men Design Lead (m/f/d)!

As the Men Design Lead, you are responsible for leading the menswear design team and translating the creative direction into a cohesive, brand‑aligned menswear collection. The role ensures that the overall look & feel of the collection reflects C&A’s creative vision, consumer strategy, and brand DNA.

Your responsibilities

• Leads the menswear design team and translates the Creative Direction into the overall look & feel of the menswear collection
• Focuses on menswear market trends, catwalk, styling, colors, and print direction across men’s categories
• Finalizes backwalls in line with the Creative Direction and ensures color & story flow into the menswear collection
• Finalizes key looks for GTM coordination together with merchandising and aligns on collection must‑haves
• Safeguards the collection handwriting, trims, design attributes, and ensures that the apparel and accessories categories align in silhouette, color, and quality
• Guarantees the outfit‑building proposition across all menswear categories
• Ensures category teams integrate menswear collection needs in collaboration with the sustainability team
• Aligns closely with the Concept & Innovation Lead on creative direction evolution, backwalls, and market insights
• Partners with Merchandising Leads on business needs in terms of seasonal flow, bestsellers, product statements, etc.
• Aligns with Technical Leads on general fit initiatives to ensure silhouette consistency and fit accuracy across all menswear garments

What you bring

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in fashion design, ideally in menswear
• Experience leading and mentoring design teams
• Proven ability to translate creative strategy into actionable design direction
• Strong understanding of menswear fashion‑design principles, market trends, silhouettes, styling, colors, and print direction
• Ability to translate macro catwalk and market trends into specific menswear consumer needs
• Strong capability to ensure cross‑category alignment for a coherent menswear collection
• Skilled in collaborating with merchandising, planning, and product development to secure commercial viability
• High fluency in color flow, storytelling, outfit building, trims, and menswear‑specific design attributes
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide design teams and align diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in delivering cohesive collections that align with brand handwriting and consumer needs
• Proficiency in PLM systems and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with AI‑based design tools is an advantage

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture