Design Manager

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion supplier in South Africa is seeking a Design Manager to lead their design team. The role involves working closely with clients to develop product ranges across nightwear, loungewear, and more. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior design roles and a strong commercial design flair along with a keen eye for trends. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Design role.
• Ability to oversee a design team and mentor junior members.
• Keen eye for trends in fashion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design team and mentor junior members.
• Work closely with customers' design and buying teams.
• Liaise with and visit factories overseas.
• Attend comp and inspiration shopping trips.
• Manage and update the critical path.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial design flair

Trend analysis

Job description

Job Reference No: D027

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Details

Design Manager

We are working with a highly successful fashion supplier who are looking for a Design Manager to join their growing team.

The Design Manager will be hands on with the design process and will work closely with high street customers to design and develop ranges. The product areas will include nightwear, loungewear, intimates and athleisure across Menswear, Ladieswear and Childrenswear.

• Overseeing the design team, and mentoring more junior members of the tea,
• Working closely with the customers design and buying teams, attending regular meetings and presenting ranges
• Liaising with and visiting factories overseas
• Attending comp and inspiration shopping trips
• Managing and updating the critical path

Additional Information

The Design Manager will have previous experience in a Senior Design role and have a keen eye for trends, with a flair for commercial design.

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