Design Manager

Daydreamer Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Design Manager responsible for overseeing project and calendar management as well as sample execution. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in design, particularly in domestic production. Key responsibilities include sourcing fabrics, managing design requests, and collaborating on design launches. This role requires strong communication and project management skills to facilitate the achievement of company objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of design experience in domestic production.
• Skilled at project management, calendar management, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Source and test new fabrics, washes, prints, and embellishments.
• Develop and spec new designs for patterning.
• Maintain organization of fabric, styles, and fits.
• Communicate with sales reps and manage all design requests.
• Work with management on developing design launches to achieve company goals.
• Create CAD graphics.
• Merchandise collections and presentations.
• Costing.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Calendar management

Design expertise

Job description

The Design Manager will be responsible for project management, calendar management, sample execution, sample room management and costing.

The right person will be a skilled and experienced designer that is excellent at project management, calendar management and communication.

Detailed Job Expectations and Duties

• Source and test new fabrics, washes, prints, embellishments
• Develop and spec new designs for patterning
• Maintain organization of fabric, styles, fits
• Communicate with sales reps and manage all design requests
• Work with management on developing design launches that help to achieve company goals
• Cad graphics
• Merchandise collections and presentations
• Costing

Required Experience

• 5 years of design experience in domestic production