Design Manager - Menswear Brand

Job Description

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 over5see 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

Key Requirements

• 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 to with an innovative and aspirational brand.