Tagged Resources is looking for a highly creative, detail-driven Designer Manager with a strong sense of style, a refined aesthetic, and a passion for creating elevated, timeless products to join a growing design team in Manchester. Working closely with the CEO, the Design Manager will play a key role in bringing original concepts to life, from initial research and design through to final product.
The role of Design Manager:
- Design and develop collections from concept to completion, ensuring a consistent and elevated brand aesthetic.
- Focus on fabrication, construction, and refined detailing to deliver premium, timeless silhouettes and coords.
- Produce accurate technical drawings and specifications for production.
- Manage fabric and trim sourcing, building strong supplier relationships.
- Oversee the organisation and upkeep of the fabric and trim library.
- Collaborate closely with Production and Product Development on supplier allocation, costing challenges, and quality standards.
- Attend weekly fit sessions, contributing to design refinements and supporting CAD updates following fit comments.
- Prepare monthly CAD boards for collection releases.
- Compile design packs and materials for sign-off meetings.
- Conduct competitor analysis, including regular comp shops and trend reporting.
- Carry out ongoing research to inform seasonal direction and product development.
What Tagged Resources is looking for:
- Degree qualified in Fashion Design or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a ladieswear design role
- Background working with premium or high-end brands.
- Strong aesthetic judgement with a clear understanding of modern ladieswear trends and positioning
- Highly proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach to evolving brand needs
- Confident in presenting ideas and work to senior stakeholders
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.
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