Lead Product Designer and Team Manager

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THE OPPORTUNITY

You’ll be an inspiring Lead Product Designer that is able to design and deliver fashion and jewellery product designs, whilst also mentoring and developing a talented product design team.

You’ll be self-driven, highly creative and able to think strategically as well as get close to the detail of product design.

You’ll report to the Creative Director, who is also our Founder, Katie Loxton, and you will lead the Product Design team (a team of 6) in this brand new role. You’ll define, develop and deliver our product vision for seasonal launches across wholesale and retail audiences.

We’re an innovative and creative brand that always try to be one step ahead of our competitors - expect there to be new collections and products ranges each season, that you’ll be leading on!

You’ll be able to work from home 2-3 days a week and spend the rest of the time in Banbury HQ which has a very well connected train line.

BEHIND THE BRANDS

We’re a family-run, entrepreneurial company with an exciting pace of life and a bright and friendly team. We are passionate about creating stunning products with a personal touch and innovating our business behind the scenes. We value creativity, collaboration and integrity.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Lead and develop the Product Design team from a creative and people management standpoint
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Senior Buying Manager to develop and deliver the vision of seasonal products and communicate this to the team
• Develop and maintain communication processes with the design team, enabling speed, creativity and agility
• Designing products for both our lifestyle and jewellery brands
• Ensure that the product vision meets deadlines and budgets
• Responsible for managing Critical paths working closely with design team Creative Projects Manager to ensure team scheduling is accurate and capacity is met and managed.

THE TALENT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience as a product designer who has managed other product designers
• High level strategic thinker who can creatively look ahead and ensure brand consistency
• Ability to balance leading the creative vision as well as being a hands-on designer
• Collaborative approach
• Highly creative - a conceptual thinker with strong design deliverability
• Meticulous attention to detail, communication in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent understanding of design software– CAD, Photoshop and InDesign is essential. Specialist additional graphics software skills are desirable
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines
• Related degree in fashion/graphics
• Excellent communicator

PERFECTLY PACKAGED

• A salary of £35,000 - £45,000
• A broad benefits package including our staff favourite – a very generous staff discount across both our brands. See all of our perks and benefits on our careers portal
• Our staff exclusive interactive magazine
• Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and develop further
• An innovative and friendly workplace with a team we’re proud to be part of. Find out more about us and our culture on our careers portal

We strive to be the best in our field and we know that happens by hiring the best people, which means a diverse and talented team. We don’t hire based on age, background, or nationality – it’s what you bring to the team that counts.