Design Manager - Contemporary Brand

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contemporary fashion brand is seeking a Design Manager with extensive menswear and womenswear experience to lead their design team. This role involves driving design strategy, overseeing collection development, and working closely with key internal stakeholders. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Career progression

Collaborative work environment

Hybrid working

Great remuneration package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design strategy management

Team management

Communication

Presentation skills

CAD skills

Tools

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.

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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