Job Title: Senior Product Designer
About the role:
* We are seeking a senior product designer to lead the design and development process of our apparel and accessory ranges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and identify new seasonal trends and prints for accessories and swimwear.
* Lead the design & development process of the apparel and accessory ranges with brand direction and presentation of category collections.
* Create technical design packs for vendors.
* Collaborate with print houses and graphic design teams to oversee and implement print sourcing, concept development, and direction.
* Responsible for print execution in the swimwear and accessory collections.
* Sourcing, designing and developing all quality fabrications, raw materials, blocks, trims, linings.
* Creative design and development of all branding requirements including labels, hardware, embroideries and trims.
* A greener footprint. Identify opportunities & implement within the range to innovate for positive social, ethical and environmental change, and differentiate our business as a leader in sustainability in everything we do.
Requirements:
* 5+ yrs experience as a senior Designer in the Accessory or Apparel industry.
* Demonstrated experience in all aspects of product design and ability to bring the product to market.
* Proficient in Adobe Suite.
* PLM experience highly regarded.
* You are a strong communicator, mentor and manager, a team player, and have a 'can-do' outlook.
* You are highly capable of juggling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
* In previous roles you have travelled internationally for trend research, competitor analysis, and material sourcing and are positioned to continue to travel both locally and internationally.
* You are well versed at working on the ground with international vendors and factories, on sampling, cost negotiation, and product approvals.
* A positive outlook, vibrant personality and a team player.