Overview
We have partnered with a contemporary menswear & leisurewear brand who requires a dynamic Design Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role, and requires a hands-on design approach. Your leadership and Creative Direction and Product knowledge will shape the design & development of future collection and will steer and guide the brand vision.
You will have an in depth knowledge of multi product menswear and sustainable practices, with a commercial eye, yet you will have a vision for future trends.
You will oversee a small team of both Permanent and freelance designers.
Responsibilities
* Delivering seasonal collections, for the UK and international customers
* Inspire, develop and drive the current design and development teams
* Understand trends, not be afraid to take risks, whilst always keeping in mind sustainability and commerciality.
* Work closely with key stakeholders to deliver collections in required time frames
* Have a clear understanding of consumer initiatives, strategic positioning, target audience and be able to identify consumer opportunities, ensuring concept and vision is delivered for the target consumer.
* Oversee, manage, the development of fabric, trim, branding and materials in line with brand vision
Qualifications
* Experience of leading a high performing design team previously.
* Strong Menswear background
* Garment construction, fitting, and fabric expert.
* A strategic, logical and creative thinker.
This is a great opportunity with an innovative and aspirational brand.
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