Design Manager / Designer As part of a growing department that drives the collection, design and innovation, Emilia Wickstead is looking for a Design Manager to join the Design team. The candidate will play an integral role in working with the Design team, which consists of a Creative Director, Design Director, Senior Designer and Design Assistant to deliver 4 collections a year, including capsule collections and special projects. This role is responsible for design and execution. The candidate will work closely with the Production Developers, our Commercial Director and the Design Director to plan the design and development of each seasonal collection. They will also assist with delivering Emilia Wickstead’s creative vision, on time and on budget. Responsibilities: Reporting into the Design Director, this role is exclusively responsible for coordinating all Ready to Wear information on collections, assisting design and development. Research trends and conducting market research. Assist with defining creative direction for the season, creating mood boards, print proposals and colour palettes for each range/season. Translate research and trends into collections – you will assist with defining key silhouette direction, sketching new styles, updating existing styles. Follow the range plan set by the Commercial Director to build out ideas on commercial styles Coordinate/work closely with the Product development team for the planning and execution of garment fittings. Manage fit sessions and scheduling. Attend fittings to help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting process. Work to the design calendar to meet deadlines: ensure that all teams are aware of the upcoming tasks and deadlines, foresee any challenges and problems to solve to hit deadlines, discuss any adjustments needed to the calendar with the Design Director, book appointments in outlook for all key meetings, etc. Coordinate and template budgets across all areas of the collections Manage the design critical Path - Be responsible for sourcing, employing and briefing freelancers. Manages and designs capsules Coordinate E-Comm shoots along with Ecomm Manager Requirements: Experienced in calendar management and project management People Management experience a plus. Highly structured and able to maintain clear overview at all times 5 years fashion experience A self-starter and a team player Creative, innovative and willing to contribute ideas and professional opinion Solutions and deadlines driven Excellent on the craft and detail Excellent communications skills Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time Ability to work well under pressure, positive and enthusiastic Design experience and creative mindset Keen eye for print and research Highly proficient in the Microsoft office suite including excel and Adobe suite, such as Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator Ability to work cross-functionally, building strong relationships within the business Please specify your salary expectations with your application and confirm the right to work in the UK without restriction. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful in your application.