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As a Boyswear Designer at Matalan you will be responsible for designing and innovating the best product, at the right place, at the right time for the required place for specified categories.
Job Responsibility:
Work in conjunction with the Head of Design/Design Manager to formulate, plan & present the departmental design strategy ensuring alignment with the Menswear / Company strategy guidance
Formulate and agree the product direction for your specified categories with the Head of Design/Design Manager
Define the seasonal range framework for your specified categories, that is aligned to the overall strategy and KPI’s
Collaborate with the Buyer and Merchandiser to develop commercial ranges within the agreed seasonal range framework and in line with the defined strategy and KPI’s
Present the ranges in an impactful way ensuring correct samples are used and all product delivers the agreed vision and strategy
Working collaboratively to forecast and agree Key/Core/Continuity/Fashion Line packages aligned with the main departmental strategy and range framework
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure product is fit for purpose and of the right fit/shape/quality/value for the Matalan customer
Collaborating and aligning with the Head of Design/ Design Manager/ Designers you identify and drive the delivery of innovative, new product opportunities for your category and department
Using a broad and relevant range of internal / external data and insight, continually evaluate your specified categories to ensure design plans are adapted and informed by timely forecast / insights / trading, ensuring commercial decisions are made
Supporting and maintaining control of design/dept critical paths and taking appropriate commercial action alongside Buying & Merchandising
Maximise the use of trading reactions and OTB working with the buying team to seek the latest product innovation within your categories
Understand market trends and translate for the Matalan customer to optimise category performance
Build and maintain positive working relationships with key suppliers to ensure we have the very best product, delivered on time for our customer
Working with the buying/sourcing team, continuously review the design process within the supply base, working with suppliers on new techniques and product innovations to continuously build and push on existing/new product within your categories
With the Head of Design/Design Manager, support the delivery of outsourced design, and coordinate Supplier Designers and Freelancers
In collaboration with your peers, take a common approach to addressing key business and people challenges
Share best practise to benefit the overall Design team and Trading function
Create an environment for the team where: Each colleague is clear in their role and the part they play in delivering the overall Trade strategy and KPI’s
Everyone can develop their skills and capabilities and see opportunities for personal growth
Colleagues are supported and coached based on individual strengths, development needs and aspirations
Requirements:
5 years of experience in a Design role with at least 2 years in a people management/team lead position
Relevant qualification in fashion design or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Software including Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong understanding of seasonal trends with the ability to translate this in both a creative and commercial manner in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in growing and managing a team
Strong relationship builder with a proven record of managing stakeholders cross functionally
Excellent communication and engagement skills
Experience managing 3rd party suppliers and Freelancers
What we offer:
20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers