We are working with this highly successful supplier of Ladies to major UK high fashion retailers. They are looking for a design manger who will oversee a a small team team across both ladies Jersey, Woven , my client is looking for someone someone who can lead &direct the team as well as being hands on. You will have full involvement with meeting buyers and developing ranges to meet clients specific brief.
A strong commercial supplier background is required along with good man management skills.

Main Duties and responsibilities will include

• Complete trend research, design and develop ranges working with the overseas factories and present and sell the ranges to the customers.
• Work closely and liaise with factories in Bangladesh China and Sri Lanka
• Ability to create bestselling ranges and be hands on with trends and giving direction and guidance to your team
• Responsible for overseeing and mentoring a small team as well as being hands on with design.
• Attend regular meetings with buyers
• Required to work in a fast paced environment, high volume design/development
• Sourcing of new fabrics and trims

Person Specifications :

• Design experience within ladies Jersey and woven essential
• Previous supplier experience
• Good understanding of garment costing
• Management of a small team required
• Excellent communication at all levels along with, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to present and work alongside key management in the business