About

With a background in commercial design and over 11 years of experience in multi-product menswear apparel, I have developed a deep understanding of the global menswear market and a strong vision for product development. Throughout my career, I have held roles across leading high-street and e-commerce brands, specialising in both woven and jersey product. With a strong foundation in fabrication, garment construction and technical product development, I combine creativity, strategic thinking and innovation to create customer-focused solutions. Leveraging AI-powered tools alongside traditional design processes, I explore new opportunities, visualise future concepts and develop product and category strategies that create meaningful value for both customers and the business.

This portfolio showcases the breadth of my experience across menswear design, spanning product creation, technical development, trend forecasting, category strategy, customer experience and leadership. Through each project, I demonstrate how I combine creativity, strategic thinking and commercial insight to identify opportunities, solve customer challenges and drive both product and business growth.

Core Strengths: Trend Forecasting • Product Development • Fabric Innovation • Technical Design • Category Strategy • AI-Enabled Concept Development • Leadership & Team Development 

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Professional Experience

ASOS. London, UK

Senior Designer: Tailoring. April 2026 - Present.

Senior Designer: Jersey. June 2024 - April 2026.

Established Designer: Jersey and Underwear, Loungewear & Socks. June 2022 - June 2024.

Designer: Shirts. July 2021 - June 2022.

Designer: Causal Trousers, Shorts & Swimwear. May 2020 - July 2021.

Junior Designer: Shirts. May 2018 - May 2020.

Topman. London, UK

Freelance Designer: Formal & Denim Shirts Designer & Causal Shirts Assistant Designer. September 2016 - May 2018.

Assistant Designer: Outerwear & Shirts. June 2015 - September 2016.

Gap Inc: Old Navy. San Francisco, USA

Assistant Designer: Toddler Boy. June 2014 - September 2014.

Education

Manchester School of Art

BA (Hons) First Class Honours in Fashion Design. 2012 - 2015

Contact

christopherclarke160393@live.co.uk