Design Manager - Childrenswear Overview

We are partnering with a market leading retailer who are keen to recruit a Design Manager working across Childrenswear products.

The Manager will lead and support a team of 6 and work across categories including Newborn, Baby and Toddler clothing as well as interiors, soft toys, gifts and bedding.

Design Manager – Childrenswear Responsibilities;

• Work to develop and deliver global and local design strategies
• Create concepts that will guide the ranges
• Work with the Buying, Merchandising and Development teams to ensure design plans are effective and delivered on time
• Plan and manage budgets
• Attend and plan comp and inspiration shopping trips
• Be involved in the hands on design of ranges as and when needed
• Work closely with factories overseas

Additional Information

The Design Manager must have previous experience in a similar role, with a commercial mind set and be uber creative, with a flair for delivering ranges that keep families at the heart of everything.

This is a hybrid role and will be in the office 3 days a week.