Senior Development Designer

Job Description

The role also leads and manages the Development team across Design and Product Development functions, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high-performance outcomes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·       Lead, mentor, and manage the Development team across Design and Product Development, ensuring effective collaboration and successful delivery of business objectives.

·       Collaborate with external customers to develop commercially balanced product ranges, presenting concepts in CAD form and aligning designs with customer expectations.

·       Liaise directly with customers on product planning, range development, and seasonal direction.

·       Analyse category performance, historical data, and best sellers to inform range strategy and product decisions, ensuring key commercial styles are incorporated into each range.

·       Conceptualise and direct in-house graphic artists on print, graphic, and yardage developments.

·       Source fabrics and apply strong fabrication and garment construction knowledge to support product development outcomes and ensure quality execution.

·       Partner closely with Product Developers to ensure optimal fit, consistency, and high standards across fabric, trims, make, and finish.

·       Maintain strong awareness of local and international market trends, translating insights into relevant customer brands and product direction.

·       Develop, manage, and monitor critical paths across the Development team to ensure timelines, deliverables, and key milestones are achieved.

·       Problem solve quickly and effectively within a fast-paced, close-to-market environment, supporting both customers and internal teams.

·       Prepare detailed style tech packs, including garment specifications, for Product Development teams.

·       Work collaboratively with Production teams to meet customer margin expectations and commercial targets.

·       Demonstrate an understanding of garment costing and the ability to develop commercially viable products within required price points.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

·       5+ years’ experience in fashion/apparel design or product development

·       Strong Adobe Creative Suite and Excel capability

·       Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit, and costing

·       Experience in customer relationship management and range development

·       Proven leadership experience managing Design and/or Product Development teams

·       Ability to analyse trends, market performance, and sales data

·       Strong organisational, problem-solving, and management skills

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or related field

·       Collaborative, creative, commercially minded, and people-focused approach

Are you interested in this position?
Apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below!
#GraphicDesignJobsOnline
#WebDesignRemoteJobs
#FreelanceGraphicDesigner
#WorkFromHomeDesignJobs
#OnlineWebDesignWork
#RemoteDesignOpportunities
#HireGraphicDesigners
#DigitalDesignCareers
# Dynamicbrand guru