Design Manager
  • England,North West,Greater Manchester
  • full-time
  • £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly innovative, fashion-forward Design Manager with a knack for collaborating with key decision-makers and creating trend-setting designs in the fashion industry. The chosen candidate will utilise their managerial skills to oversee a talented team of designers, and use their technical expertise in ensuring the production of high-quality, trendy designs.
Client Details
Our client is a renowned name in the industry boasting a following of top-tier fashionistas and influencers. Known for trend-setting designs and celebrity collaborations, this brand has successfully carved out a niche for itself in the highly competitive fashion industry.
Description
* Oversee the design team, ensuring high-quality, trendsetting designs.
* Collaborate with celebrities and influencers to create unique styles.
* Take responsibility for driving the design critical path in line with buying and marketing.
* Demonstrate an in-depth, customer-focused knowledge of the market and trends.
* Provide strong and consistent product direction and handwriting.
* Provide a balanced range for the brand customer across all supply base on both short and long lead time frames.
* Work to departmental deadlines to produce seasonal and in season trend packs for distribution throughout the business.
* Work with the Design team to identify relevant trends early including; focused key items for the season, volume lines, colour palettes and print direction.
* Manage resources effectively to ensure design objectives are met.
* Contribute to the company’s overall branding strategy.
Profile
A successful Design Manager should have:
* Proven experience in managing a design team in own-label womenswear.
* Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, especially casual wovens.
* Ability to collaborate with celebrities and influencers.
* An impressive portfolio of branded womenswear designs.
* Strong understanding of fashion trends and industry developments.
* Excellent managerial and organisational skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines and manage resources effectively.
* A degree in Design or a related field.
Job Offer
* A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £60,000.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Opportunity to work with celebrities and influence styles.
* A collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Opportunity to contribute to a leading brand’s design strategy.
If you are a capable Design Manager seeking a rewarding role, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply with your design portfolio today.
Job number 1532650
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Company Details:
Michael Page Retail
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