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Director of Design (Remote)
Director of Design (Remote)
Director of Design (Remote)
Posted 6 months ago
- London, Greater London
- Any
- External
Quest Search & Selection are currently working with this omnichannel retail fashion business who have over 150 stores and a strong presence online and also via their member's club. Reporting into the MD, you will oversee the full Buying and Design cycle for Womenswear.
This role is in a remote part of the UK within the North-East so would require someone to relocate or be based on location Monday-Friday.
Key responsibilities of this Buying Director– Womenswear:
Develop and execute the comprehensive commercial product strategy across all product categories.
Collaborate with the Merchandise Director to oversee the critical path, ensuring timely delivery of all projects and tasks.
Leading a team of 5-8 Buyers and Designers and oversee the end to end Buying Cycle
Also oversee the shipping and operational coordinator
Maintain and manage all product development tools, such as margin reports, trackers, cost breakdowns, and packaging.
Buying for all stores, concessions and online.
Conduct research on current trends, identifying opportunities and risks for the business.
Lead the product life cycle, ensuring adherence to timelines by all teams including sourcing via Far-East & Asian hubs.
Establish and uphold quality standards, ensuring correct garment composition and construction.
Drive the front-end product development strategy across functions, ensuring progress in sampling, fabric selection, and pricing in line with required deadlines and meetings.
Maintain quality standards without compromising margins.
Key requirements of this Buying Director– Womenswear:
Experience in leading design, sourcing, development, buying, and technical teams would be ideal.
Demonstrate a credible background in Buying across both womenswear and menswear.
Possess effective negotiation and networking skills at all levels.
Benefits included for Buying Director– Womenswear:
~ Great Head Office environment (this is a fully office-based role)
~ Financial relocation Support is provided – This role is in a remote part of the UK so would require someone to relocate or be based on location Monday-Friday.
~25 days Holidays
~ Pension
~ Free Parking
This role is in a remote part of the UK within the North-East so would require someone to relocate or be based on location Monday-Friday.
Key responsibilities of this Buying Director– Womenswear:
Develop and execute the comprehensive commercial product strategy across all product categories.
Collaborate with the Merchandise Director to oversee the critical path, ensuring timely delivery of all projects and tasks.
Leading a team of 5-8 Buyers and Designers and oversee the end to end Buying Cycle
Also oversee the shipping and operational coordinator
Maintain and manage all product development tools, such as margin reports, trackers, cost breakdowns, and packaging.
Buying for all stores, concessions and online.
Conduct research on current trends, identifying opportunities and risks for the business.
Lead the product life cycle, ensuring adherence to timelines by all teams including sourcing via Far-East & Asian hubs.
Establish and uphold quality standards, ensuring correct garment composition and construction.
Drive the front-end product development strategy across functions, ensuring progress in sampling, fabric selection, and pricing in line with required deadlines and meetings.
Maintain quality standards without compromising margins.
Key requirements of this Buying Director– Womenswear:
Experience in leading design, sourcing, development, buying, and technical teams would be ideal.
Demonstrate a credible background in Buying across both womenswear and menswear.
Possess effective negotiation and networking skills at all levels.
Benefits included for Buying Director– Womenswear:
~ Great Head Office environment (this is a fully office-based role)
~ Financial relocation Support is provided – This role is in a remote part of the UK so would require someone to relocate or be based on location Monday-Friday.
~25 days Holidays
~ Pension
~ Free Parking