At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative team to design trendy kidswear collections and engage with customers.
- Company: Join a major apparel supplier known for innovation and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the kidswear fashion industry while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in kidswear design and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major supplier of apparels. They are looking for a talented and experienced Design Manager - Kidswear to lead their creative team.
The Role:
- Lead the trend, research, customer engagement for the kidswear (and some adultwear) category.
- Develop ranges and collections based on mood boards and aspiration brands of customers.
- Work closely with the development team in factories in Asia.
- Lead the team to design trend-led products across multi product areas and across multiple accounts.
- Be technically aware and guide the sampling unit on tech packs, patterns etc.
- Feeding back to the rest of the team efficiently.
- Show presentation and selling skills, backing up ideas shown with good market information to give the customer confidence in what we are showing them is right.
- Manage the career development of the team (around 6 designers).
The Candidate:
- This position is looking for previous trend led kidswear (baby, girls, boys wear) design experience working within multi product areas.
- You will have a proven track record of working in commercial mainstream high street retail (UK/Europe).
- Strong technical knowledge is required.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adaptable to change and able to work under pressure.
- You will be a strong leader commanding respect within your team as well as with other stakeholders in the business.
- You must also be an effective communicator & team player to step into this challenging role and be confident at building good internal and external relationships.
- Proficient on Photoshop and Illustrator.
- You will be a well organised, confident communicator, experienced in managing priorities and liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Senior Kidswear Designer in Leicester employer: Silk Route Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading apparel supplier, where creativity meets collaboration in a vibrant work culture. As a Senior Kidswear Designer, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented group of designers, fostering their growth while working on trend-led collections that resonate with customers. With a focus on employee development and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the kidswear market while enjoying the benefits of a fast-paced and rewarding workplace.
