- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- 12, 2026
About Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen stands as a house of uncompromising creativity, where British tailoring, theatrical imagination and exquisite craftsmanship converge. Founded in London by Lee Alexander McQueen, the brand continues to cultivate a culture defined by emotional storytelling, technical mastery and bold innovation. As an employer, Alexander McQueen offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally respected luxury maison within an environment that values individuality, precision and artistic courage. From ateliers and design studios to retail, merchandising and corporate functions, its teams are united by a commitment to excellence, sustainability and the enduring power of fashion as a form of cultural expression.
McQueen seeks a Collection Development Manager in London to manage menswear and selected womenswear ready-to-wear categories, coordinating collection development between London Design, Italian Product Development, Merchandising and the Atelier. The role covers development milestones, technical documentation in Kubix, product construction and continuous process improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage all menswear categories except core jersey and knitwear, denim, leatherwear, outerwear and soft accessories for both men's and women's CMT, as well as all menswear styles developed through the Atelier.
- Act as the primary liaison between the Design team and the Italy-based Product Development team, ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout collection development.
- Follow and enforce collection development milestones, keeping work aligned with global timelines, costing frameworks and quality standards.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of category data in Kubix, including design specifications, fabric choices and technical details.
- Partner with Merchandising on range building, collection balance and pricing strategy during development.
- Translate design direction into technical language and documentation for relevant stakeholders, including Product Development and the Atelier.
- Anticipate and mitigate potential bottlenecks between Design, Product Development and production, maintaining momentum and delivering to calendar.
- Coordinate collaboration between London-based design teams and Italian Product Development counterparts, ensuring adherence to established processes and McQueen's craftsmanship and innovation standards.
- Contribute to improving development tools, processes and communication channels to enhance efficiency and precision across menswear.
- Take on additional categories and projects as required by the collection.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate the desired McQueen behaviours.
- Proven experience in a luxury or premium fashion environment, ideally in collection or product development management.
- Deep understanding of menswear product construction and good knowledge of denim and leather products, materials and development timelines.
- Strong knowledge of PLM systems, specifically Kubix, and proficiency in maintaining detailed technical documentation.
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work diplomatically and influence creative and technical teams.
- Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software and technical design tools.
- Fluent English and a good command of Italian.
- Collaborative mindset and a passion for safeguarding creative integrity while delivering product excellence.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Alexander McQueen fosters a bold, highly creative workplace where exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for British fashion heritage shape the employee experience. The House values individuality, collaboration, and artistic courage, offering an environment where teams are encouraged to push boundaries while upholding the precision and excellence of a luxury maison.
About Cerulean
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