Job Description
I have a fantastic new opportunity for a Head of Design for a leading American Casual Jersey / Sportswear brand who are setting up a UK office. This role will be working across Ladies ,Men's, Children's & Baby .As Head of Design you will play a critical role in strategically driving the success this brand across all product areas through effective trend building, strategic planning and range building.
Working collaboratively with leaders across Buying, Sourcing & Technical teams . You will be responsible for recruiting & leading a design team and lead on product strategy to achieve directional & commercially suitable products for this successful signature brand .
The ideal candidate for this role should ideally have some experience working with/ for an American brand and be familiar with the way buyers work. Or a strong casual jersey/ sportswear design background coupled with strong leadership and management skills and a proven track record in a similar field
Main Duties and Responsibilities will include
- Overseeing range development, ensuring that the product reflects the Brand strategy
- Identifying new product opportunities as they emerge in the market
- Manage the process of creating a balanced range across all areas, Ladies, Men's and Childrenswear
- Recruiting Leading and building a strong design team
- Motivating and engaging the team through recognition and regular feedback
- Liaising with Factories overseas primarily Bangladesh and Pakistan
- Regular contact with USA Buying teams
- Person Specification
- Strong Casual Jersey design background across Sports/Loungewear/ Essentials
- Design experience ideally across Ladies/ men's and Childrenswear
- Experience of working with/ or for an American Brand highly desirable
- Held a similar position with a retailer/ brand or supplier
- Knowledge of the sports industry highly beneficial
- Shows strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions
- Has a proven track record in Jersey Design
- Demonstrates the ability to drive the success of multiple departments through strategic and commercial thinking
- Has experience of working with high volumes
