Design Manager - Footwear & Accessories
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About the Role
A Dubai-based retailer is seeking a Design Manager for Footwear & Accessories to lead a team of non-apparel designers in developing seasonal ranges. The role requires 12-16 years of experience, a BA in Fashion Design, and strong trend-spotting skills.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and lead a team of non apparel designers to develop seasonal ranges based on trend and competitive research
- Research, interpret and apply market trends appropriate to the brand/target customer across Footwear & Accessories category
- Lead effective seasonal range building with buyers and designers
- Manage creative and technical development of product
- Build consistency throughout product lines to ensure a clear message is delivered
- Work closely with the Head of Design & team members on seasonal and monthly trend direction
- Lead product and trend presentations
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external partners
- Plan and drive seasonal ranges and tech packs in a fast paced environment
- Lead and manage a team of designers, develop and mentor the team
- Attend weekly/monthly trade meetings and share key learnings with the team
- Respond effectively and quickly to change in trade/market conditions
Requirements
- 12 16 years of proven professional experience in a similar role
- Minimum BA Qualification in Fashion Design
- Highly developed sense of creativity for trend spotting, colour, prints, fabrics and silhouettes
- Strong communication and presentation skills in English
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Working knowledge of CLO 3D is an added advantage
- Proven ability to manage, coach and develop others
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and seasonal calendars
Full Job Posting
Position Title
- Design Manager Footwear & Accessories (Lifestyle categories including Accessories, Bags, Handbags, Jewelry, eyewear, belts, leather accessories, Footwear etc)
- Location: Dubai
- Experience: 12 16 Years
- Qualification: Minimum BA in Fashion Design
Skills
- Highly developed sense of creativity for trend spotting, colour, prints, fabrics and silhouettes
- Team player with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
- Strong communication and presentation skills (in English)
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and seasonal calendars
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Working knowledge of CLO 3D will be an added advantage
- Proven ability to manage, coach and develop others
Role Objective
- Manage and lead a team of non apparel designers to develop seasonal ranges based on thorough trend and competitive research and overall creative direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, interpret and apply market trends appropriate to the brand/ target customer across Footwear & Accessories category
- Lead effective seasonal range building with buyers and designers
- Manage creative and technical development of product
- Build consistency throughout product lines to ensure a clear message is delivered while continuing to grow as an authentic, value fashion retailer
- Work closely with the Head of Design & team members on seasonal and monthly trend direction
- Lead product and trend presentations
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal (buying, planning, quality, sourcing, visual merchandising, marketing, E commerce) and external partners (suppliers and factories if the need arises)
- Plan and drive seasonal ranges and tech packs in a fast paced environment, as per the set critical path
- Lead and manage a team of designers (at different levels)
- Develop and mentor the team to ensure standards of quality, creativity and authenticity are upheld
- Attend weekly/monthly trade meetings and share key learnings with the team
- Respond effectively and quickly to change in trade/ market conditions
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