Job Description
Licensed Design Manager Overview
We are partnered with a well-established fashion supplier who are seeking an experienced Licensed Design Manager to lead their dynamic design team.
The Licensed Design Manager must have a strong background in licensed design, with a minimum of six years’ industry experience, including at least three years managing a design team of 10+ across multi product categories.
The Licensed Design Manager will work closely with the Head of Creative to shape and deliver commercially successful, licensor-approved collections.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and guide the design team with both strategic oversight and hands-on involvement, ensuring all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, licensor requirements, and retailer standards
2. Translate creative direction into commercially viable collections while maintaining high quality and consistency throughout all stages of development
3. Plan and allocate workloads effectively to ensure deadlines are met, productivity is optimized, and team wellbeing is supported
4. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing clear feedback, coaching, and development support to maintain outstanding creative standards
5. Act as a central point of communication between Directors, senior leadership, and operational te...