Design Manager Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Design Manager to lead and inspire our team of creative professionals in developing compelling and market-leading designs. The successful candidate will bring a passion for innovative, on-brand design with a commercial edge, overseeing the entire design process from conceptualisation to final execution.
* Design commercially driven lingerie collections that meet brand standards.
* Support junior designers to develop their skills and knowledge.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project delivery.
* Identify market trends, gaps, and new category opportunities to drive business growth.
* Oversee fittings and technical construction to ensure high-quality garments.
* Present collections to leadership and support sales performance goals.
* Integrate customer and retail feedback to refine collections.
* Ensure timely delivery by managing the design critical path.
* 7-10 years' experience in a fashion industry role related to lingerie or swim design.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent accredited course in fashion/contour fashion.
* Exceptional creative design skills, category management, and option planning.
* Expert level of proficiency in Adobe Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Moderate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Experience in design, category management, financial skills, technical construction, patternmaking, fit.
* Competitive bonus structure.
* Generous product discounts.
* Ability to work from home 2 days per week.
* Premium gym membership.
* Encouraging and empowering work culture.