Design Manager in Middlewich

Design Manager in Middlewich

Middlewich Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a creative team to deliver exciting products in pop culture and entertainment.
  • Company: Award-winning licensed gifting and collectibles business with a fun, entrepreneurial vibe.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, and a birthday day off.
  • Other info: Flexible working arrangements available, perfect for balancing life and creativity.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-profile projects with global brands.
  • Qualifications: Experience in design or product development, excellent people management skills, and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

Design Manager | Cheshire | £40,000-£50,000 | 35 hours | Flexible working Love pop culture, great product and getting the best out of people?

We're working with an award-winning, fast-growing licensed gifting and collectibles business creating products across film, gaming, entertainment, music and sport, working with some seriously exciting global brands.

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.

They're looking for a Design Manager to lead and support their creative team during a maternity cover period.

The 2027 product roadmap is already planned, so this is all about keeping the team on track, maintaining momentum and ensuring great products are delivered on time.

What you'll be doing: Lead and support a team of designers.

Manage workloads, priorities and capacity to keep projects moving.

Provide creative direction, feedback and product/packaging sign-off.

Run regular 1-to-1s and weekly creative team meetings.

Work with the CEO, Sales and Marketing to align product launches.

Manage relationships with key brand and licensing partners.

Oversee high-profile projects across sports, entertainment and other licensed categories.

Support, coach and develop the team, dealing with any people issues when required.

About you You could come from a Design r Product Development background.

We're looking for someone who is an excellent people manager, highly organised and commercially aware, with a great eye for design and a genuine passion for pop culture, gaming and entertainment.

You'll be confident managing changing priorities, giving constructive feedback and working with external brands and suppliers.

Adobe Creative Suite experience is also required.

What's on offer? £40k-£50k 35-hour working week Flexible working and strong work-life balance Private healthcare for employee and family
* Birthday day off Company holiday apartment Corporate football club box Fun, entrepreneurial and genuinely creative environment Based in Cheshire , right next to the train station. xrnqpay

The preference is for someone predominantly office-based, although there is flexibility around home working and part-time/school-hours arrangements for the right person.

If you're a creative people leader looking for something a little different, we'd love to hear from you! BBBH37106

Design Manager in Middlewich employer: Confidential

As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.

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We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager in Middlewich

Team Leadership
Creative Direction
Project Management
Workload Management
Communication Skills
Relationship Management
People Development