Reporting to: Co-Founder and Head of Menswear
Role Overview: Responsible for driving the Menswear design department forward. This position is still a creative role, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable with both producing high-quality design as well as leading our talented team of in-house designers and freelancers. You'll work closely with our Merchandising and Product Development teams and regularly liaise with our Head Of Menswear.
Responsibilities: Leadership Responsibilities, including:
Set overall design direction to create designs that support market trends and the overall creative line of the brandIntegrating design work amongst broader menswear brand strategyManage a team of designers and freelancersCoaching and growing team members to be great designers and deliver outstanding resultsProject and Product Category delegation within the team; supporting Head of Menswear's vision for each individual to be accountable for their own categories/collectionsCreate and manage own internal department meeting scheduleMaintaining strong working relationships with other departmentsEstablish a strong communication channel with Womenswear DesignManages the design process, including:
Alongside team members, researches and creates mood boards to identify new trendsDevelops ideas for ranges and keeping best sellers in mindSources fabrics and trims with factoriesManages and mentors the team, ensuring clear briefing on work and working with them to continually improve and produce the best outputCreate CADsInitiate new branding development with factoriesInitiate close collaboration with the social team, organizing regular brainstorming sessions and touch points to collate new ideas and feedback on design ranges for further development. Social Team input into the design process is key and what sets Jaded apartManages the technical process, including:
Attend fit sessionsHelp send out fit comments where needed and to meet deadlinesKeep abreast of customer feedback relating to fit and fabrication, etc.General office and design duties including:
Organizing factory visits, including booking flights, creating itinerary etcAttend trade meetings and any other meetings as requested by Co-Founder & Head of MenswearManaging organization of new samples, ensuring Junior Designer and Design Assistant keep fabric swatches, trim samples etc, arranged neatly and effectivelyManaging Garment Techs organization of fit samples in fit departmentProven track record of setting a creative tone that inspires ideas/new conceptsExcellent communication skillsComfortable presenting in director-level settingsExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, CAD, Photoshop, Adobe & IllustratorConfidence and ability to work at pace, creating sketched CADs and technical drawings for factories, setting-up print placements for factoriesAbility to manage the team and their workload to multiple deadlinesIdentifies development objectives for the team, supports them to make improvements and ensures a high standard of work producedTrend-focused with an eye for detailCapable of working autonomously and making strong creative decisionsFlexible working approach, diligent and able to adapt to the needs of the teamGreat understanding of the Jaded London brand and customerStrong Team player and passionate for the brand and its success
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