Design Manager – (Female Apparel – Knits/Woven/Dresses) - Based Beijing
Our client is a market leading fast fashion company with an ever presence in China in the female apparel sector. The are now actively seeking a Design Manager to join their team to further and enhance their Female Apparel design line.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Set up direction and target for the responsible brand/categories and make sure the whole team are in line with same direction and target.
2. Build up concept, mood board, color and working plan.
3. Improve working process within category team and with buying team.
4. Be fully responsible for the success of responsible brand/categories.
5. Analyse development needs based on budget and brand vision
6. Manage design team to ensure a high level of design and sales
7. Work closely with Visual merchandising team to define presentation guidelines
8. Manage, train and ensure professional as well as personal growth to the designers. As well as ensure that the designers are strong in regards to trend, commercial thinking and effective work processes by making sure that design guidelines/deadlines are met
9. Analyse each product groups/price vs quality levels/ vs sales figures
10. Give training in analysing sales figures, market demands, and keep team members constantly updated on latest trend
11. Constantly ensure latest trimmings, fabrics, treatments, fittings and updating of suppliers according to trends
12. Make sure that the buying team and product managers are kept updated on latest trends and techniques
Job Requirements:
1. Must be bachelor or above education background with fashion design related major
2. Fluently in English, can use English as working language both in oral and writing
3. Strong knowledge about Chinese fashion market, especially e-commerce market
4. Must have at least 5 years’ experiences in fashion ladieswear, higher value ladieswear is also workable, must have experiences in Chinese market, e-commerce brands will be preferred.
5. Experiences in build-up brand/new categories will be much preferred.
6. Experiences in fast speed working environment can adapt to high pressure and fashion working speed.
7. Strong in define direction and target, drive brand/categories into new status.
8. Used to have team manager experiences with more than 5 subordinates.
9. Ambitions, passion and eager to win.
10. Experience in designing dresses would be highly advantageous
Location: Based in Beijing
Suitable candidates should apply now along with their resume and portfolio for a chance to interview. Candidates with suitable backgrounds from abroad are also welcome to apply