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Sebnini are recruiting for a Head of Design within the home fragrance sector.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years’ experience in designing for the retail sector, management experience and implementation of a project management system. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on innovation, brings a sharp commercial eye, and who can translate creative ideas into market-leading products that resonate with consumers. You’ll drive forward a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration within the team. The right candidate will be someone with a graphic design background and management experience, looking to take the next step in their career. If you have experience working with leading retailers and are passionate about leading and inspiring a creative team turning big ideas into consumer success stories, we’d love to hear from you.
Working in a successful and well-established family-run business, you will run a team who produce concepts
across ranges for a number of leading retailers nationally and globally, tailored to our specific clients.
An interest in homewares and interior trends will be particularly beneficial for this role.
Responsibilities will include:
• Scheduling and prioritising design work and allocating tasks effectively within the design team
using a project management system, overseeing the workflow of multiple design projects to ensure
deadlines are met
• Oversee and manage feedback, ensuring amends are implemented efficiently
• Scheduling and prioritising production artwork when necessary
• Understand and anticipate the requirements of workflows across the business to ensure the Design
team are resourced adequately
• Anticipate potential project challenges and proactively find solutions to maintain seamless
execution
• Ensure designs align with retailers' brand guidelines, working closely with internal teams to secure
approval and sign-off
• Liaise with compliance team to maintain awareness of compliance and regulatory standards
• Briefing and manage external freelancers when additional support is required
• Liaise with buying and sales teams within the company
• Keep abreast of trends and innovation within the industry, organising team comp shops and visiting
trade shows to develop and produce quarterly trend decks.
• Collaborating with the NPD manager to develop new ideas and writing briefs for the design team
• Client presentation planning and building
• Art direction for marketing projects such as website and photoshoots
• Conduct regular one-to-one reviews and annual appraisals; coaching, developing, and motivating
the design team to drive performance and creativity
• Manage and inspire the design team, supporting through any challenges, and fostering a solutions-
• Overseeing the recruitment process
• Concept and product design/visuals when necessary
• Produce print ready production artwork and final artwork checking when necessary
Skills & requirements:
• Experience managing a design team within a creative environment
• An inspirational and motivating mentor and manager who is personable and approachable
• Outstanding communication skills• Strong experience within the world of product, graphic & packaging design, ideally across
homeware, beauty or gifting
• Highly creative and commercial with a keen eye for trend
• Strong project management skills, with excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Experience in implementing a project management system would be advantageous
• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and delivers solutions
• Thrives in a fast-paced role and environment
• Excellence in Adobe Suite
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries
Manufacturing
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