Womenswear Design Manager - Supply

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion supplier as a Design Manager in London, where you will lead the design team and manage projects. The position offers a competitive salary, exciting career growth, and the chance to work in an innovative environment focused on sustainability and trend-driven design.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Travel opportunities

Career growth potential

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a medium-large scale fashion supplier.
• Proven design team management experience.
• Strong portfolio showing multi-product design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Manage design projects from concept to completion.
• Engage with customers to discuss design briefs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Relationship Building

Job description

• Work with a highly reputable fashion supplier, based in London
• Known for a strong focus on trend, sustainability and ethical sourcing

About Our Client

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful supplier that has a robust presence in the UK and beyond. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Job Description

• Leading the design team to develop and implement creative design solutions.
• Managing design projects from concept through to completion with internal design teams and customers.
• Meeting with customers to discuss design briefs and requirements.
• Reporting progress, issues, and successes to senior management regularly.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Design Manager should have:

• Experience working within a medium-large scale fashion supplier.
• Proven experience in managing a design team.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality multi-product design work.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding and experience of the womenswear fashion market.
• Great relationship building skills with both the internal team and customers.
• Ideally some license experience.
• Experience working with Bangladesh and India.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A creative mindset with a strong eye for detail.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary.
• An attractive holiday package with 25 days leave.
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative environment.
• Travel opportunities.
• A chance to be part of a large organisation with great career growth potential.