Design Manager - Contemporary Brand

Zachary Daniels; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary fashion brand with a renowned reputation is seeking a Design Manager for their London Head Office. The ideal candidate will lead the design team, drive the design and brand strategy, and ensure successful delivery of innovative collections across menswear and womenswear. This position offers career progression, hybrid work options, and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career progression

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Previous apparel design experience at Senior Design or Design Management level.
• Exceptional fabric and garment construction knowledge.
• Experience working with UK and international suppliers and factories.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver the design strategy for menswear and womenswear collections.
• Oversee development process of all collections.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Production, Marketing, and Sales teams.

Skills

Design strategy management

Range development

Stakeholder management

Team management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

CAD skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe programs

Job description

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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.

To apply for this role, you must have previous apparel design experience working at Senior Design, Design Lead and Design Management level for a leading premium, lifestyle or contemporary fashion brand. Possessing strong design strategy management, range development and experience working with stakeholders. You must have exceptional team and people management, communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills, CAD and I.T skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe programs. Previous experience working with UK and international suppliers and factories, exceptional fabric and garment construction knowledge is highly essential.

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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