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Team Leadership
Lead, inspire, and manage a dynamic design team to create inspiring ranges for Matalan.
Foster a collaborative and creative environment, encouraging the team to push boundaries in design.
Design Strategy
Develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy aligned with the overall company goals.
Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor’s ranges, and evolving consumer preferences to guide informed and strategic design decisions.
Translate market research into actionable design concepts.
Presentation and Communication
Create and deliver Matalan’s seasonal trends to key stakeholders.
Clearly communicate design strategies, goals, and progress to cross-functional teams.
Cross functional collaboration
Collaborate across divisions to ensure designs align with market demands and business goals.
Work closely with marketing to create compelling product stories to deliver key customer moments.
Critical Path Management
Work closely with B&M to ensure the critical path is adhered to and achievable.
Support design team members with workload to ensure the critical path remains on track.
Budget Management
Manage yearly travel, sample and freelance budgets offering best value for Matalan
Manage designer’s salaries within company budget requirements.
Mentoring and Support
Improve the design team’s skills through mentoring and support. Key areas are problem solving, communication, team collaboration and leadership skills.
Develop individual career growth plans for the design team.
Build resilience in team members by upskilling them and fostering an supportive environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Proven experience in a similar environment, experience in retail preferred.
Menswear experience is advantageous
Previous leadership or management experience in a design-related role.
In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour in the UK fashion industry and the skill to communicate that business wide.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability and desire to support, mentor and develop a design team.
Capacity to thrive in an ever changing, deadline-driven environment.
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.
We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
Benefits
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
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development
Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
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