Womenswear Design Manager - High Street Retailer | Central London
An established high street retailer renowned for its premium womenswear collections has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager with strong multi-product womenswear experience to head up their design team located in London.
As the Womenswear Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading the creation of design concepts, driving brand strategy, overseeing range design and development. You will work in collaboration with the Buying Director and alongside the wider Buying, Merchandising, Garment Technologist, Marketing and Sales teams. You will be an important part of the management team reporting directly to the Brand Director whilst overseeing the womenswear design team.
To apply for this role, you must have previous womenswear design experience working at Senior Design, Design Lead or Design Management level for a leading premium, lifestyle or high street fashion retailer. Possessing strong design strategy management, range development and experience working with stakeholders. You must have exceptional people and team management, communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills, strong 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 Womenswear Design team for a highly recognised brand who reward employees with career progression and a great remuneration package.
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