Fashion Design Manager (Womenswear)

ABOUT DISTURBIA

Disturbia is a fast growing, independent UK brand specialising in alternative, subculture led fashion.

We are looking for like-minded individuals who will thrive in an independent, creative role who want to have a vital part in the management and development of the brands digital marketing channels.

Disturbia is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination, providing a supportive environment which enables staff to fulfil their personal potential and creativity.

We aim to remove unfair and discriminatory practices within the Company and encourage full contribution from our diverse community. The Company is committed to actively opposing all forms of discrimination.

THE ROLE

The Fashion Design Manager will manage, lead, and support our design team.

This is the perfect opportunity for a motivated, highly creative, and experienced leader with a track record of success, looking to further their career.

You will make up part of a UK-based company with a global mindset, striving for our online community to be a place of total inclusivity, as well as a movement of people who dress, think and act outside the box of normalcy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Range Planning
Liaise with Buying and Creative Directors to:
· Develop range plans and creative concepts
· Monitor product performance and use data to direct future developments.
· Aid in developing the design growth strategy and sales plan in line with the Critical Path.
Team Management
· Inspire, motivate and lead the Design team in successfully designing and developing multiple products throughout each season.
· Develop and manage KPIs for the design department and the designers individually.
· Ensure effective working practices are present, having an acute awareness of the Critical Path at all times.
· Work with management to help strategise and improve the design department. Introducing and improving working practices across the team.
Design / Production Awareness
· Oversee the submission of designs to Buying / Directors: Communicate rationale, method and fabrication.
· Working with Product Tech to deliver an excellent technical knowledge; to ensure fabrics / trims and blocks selected are suitable to the project, on brand, the best quality for the price bracket.
· Liaise with suppliers effectively to maintain current relationships.
· Have an expert awareness of the current production capabilities and limitations to ensure design is executed in a realistic output and timeframe.
· Working alongside Buying and Production departments to ensure costs are closely monitored and projects are delivered within budget parameters.
· Show a keen understanding of price architecture, margins and market pricing.
· Creation of product specification and technical packs: help improvethe quality of output across the range.
· Working with Product Tech to lead garment fit sessions and sample amendments:
help improve the quality of output across the range.
· Factory visits and fabric sourcing trips.
· Liaise with other creative teams within the company for marketing purposes.
· Additional duties – as required.

THE PERSON
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for what Disturbia is aiming to achieve as an organisation and the ability to be decisive, open and specific, whilst promoting acceptance, inclusion and respect.

They should be a fast learner and be dynamic in their approach as they will need to react quickly to ever changing environments.

Finally, they will be charismatic and confident, happy interacting with different audiences and peers.

REQUIREMENTS
· Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
· Fashion Design Degree or similar.
· Previous Management experience.
· An excellent technical understanding of garment design, fabrication and fit.· Excellent knowledge of our market sector.
· Strong CAD, excellent Photoshop and Illustrator skills.
· Strong, clear and competent communication skills.
· High level of competency with reporting platforms and spreadsheets.
· Confidence, self motivation and tenacity.
· Meticulous attention to detail.
· Team leader skills.
Graphic design interest and experience a bonus

BENEFITS
So, why join Disturbia?
Along with our excellent attitude and our great team spirit, we regularly reward our team members for their outstanding work ethic.
We also offer:
· Competitive Salary, subject to skills and experience, with potential bonus and paid overtime
· Annual leave base starting at 20 days per year (+ bank holidays), plus Birthday off work, and ability to accrue holidays with each years’ service
· Free Parking
· Generous staff allowance and discount
· Free fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in office
· Individual social fund
· Bi-Annual Paid team outings
· Regular pay reviews

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £32,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London