Design Manager - Contemporary Brand

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a contemporary fashion brand, where you will lead the design team as a Design Manager. In this pivotal role, you will create and implement design strategies for both menswear and womenswear collections, driving brand vision alongside the Buying Director. Collaborating closely with various internal teams, you will ensure the seamless development of innovative collections. This is a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and teamwork, offering career progression and a hybrid working model. If you have a passion for fashion and strong leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career progression

Hybrid working

Great remuneration package

Qualifications

• Strong design strategy management and range development skills required.
• Exceptional team and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver design strategy for menswear and womenswear collections.
• Oversee development process and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Design Strategy Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Fabric Knowledge

Garment Construction Knowledge

Education

Experience at Senior Design, Design Lead, or Design Management level

Experience with premium/lifestyle/contemporary fashion brands

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Programs

Job description

Job Description

Design Manager - Menswear & Womenswear

Contemporary Fashion Brand

London

A contemporary fashion brand renowned for its iconic collections has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Design Manager with strong multi-product menswear and womenswear experience to head up their design team located in its London Head Office.

As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for creating and delivering the design strategy for both their menswear and womenswear collections, driving the brand strategy alongside the Buying Director, and overseeing the development process of all collections.

Working in collaboration with internal teams such as the Buying, Merchandising, Production, Marketing and Sales teams, you will be an important part of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Creative Director whilst overseeing the design team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create and deliver the design strategy for menswear and womenswear collections.
2. Drive brand strategy alongside the Buying Director.
3. Oversee the development process of all collections.
4. Collaborate with internal teams including Buying, Merchandising, Production, Marketing, and Sales.
5. Report directly to the Creative Director.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Previous apparel design experience at Senior Design, Design Lead, or Design Management level.
2. Experience with leading premium, lifestyle, or contemporary fashion brands.
3. Strong design strategy management and range development skills.
4. Exceptional team and people management skills.
5. Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills.
6. Proficient in CAD and Microsoft Office and Adobe programs.
7. Experience working with UK and international suppliers and factories.
8. Exceptional fabric and garment construction knowledge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to head up the design team for a highly recognised contemporary brand. In return, you will be rewarded with a collaborative work environment, career progression, hybrid working, and a great remuneration package.

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