Licensed Designer- Homeware

Greater Manchester Source: WhatJobs

£30,000–£40,000

Recruitment Manager @ People Marketing | Fashion & Textile Expert

A growing, friendly business is looking for a Licensed Homeware Designer on a remote basis to be part of their business in Greater Manchester.

You will work alongside the’extérieur design team to help drive creativity across the various customer accounts, as well as Merchandising and Technical to ensure your designs are brought to life and delivered into the customer.

This role is with a homeware prendere, so you will be covering many aspects of home, with a strong focus on Drinkware‑Glasses, Water Bottles, Mugs etc.

You will be designing across various licenses, so you will also be working closely with them to ensure your designs meet the required guidelines.

They are looking for someone with Licensed Design experience.

This role is Remote, with occasional travel to their offices in Greater Manchester.

Licensed Designer- Homeware- The Role:

Stay updated on current fashion trends, materials, and techniques and analyse competitor products to inform the design process
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
Generate and maintain a high standard of design within the customer brief, working to a customer CP per phase.
Create concept boards and mood boards for each season or collection.
Collaborate with product development teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and cost-effective.
Consider sustainability and ethical practices when selecting materials.
Collaborate with dumped to refine designs and resolve technical issues.
Maintain design development from initial meeting with the customer
Regular store visits/shop reports
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the customer base when creating designs.
Stay informed about industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
Assistネ the Senior Designer with the coaching and development of Assistant/Junior designers
Work closely with the sales team to ensure best sellers are covered.
Coordinate with the Senior Designer and Account Manager to ensure price needs are met at the design stage.
Complete tech packs when required
Support junior members of the team on checking initial samples and 1st sample comments.
Support the design team to ensure all key dates are achieved.
Attend licensor showcases and share with the wider team.
Clearly communicate design concepts and specifications to manufacturers and production teams.

Licensed Designer- Homeware- The Person:

Previous experience in Licensed design is a must
Experience in Drinkware is advantageous
Pro‑active and selfspurting
Originates / takes action so as organisational goals can be met
Demonstrates attention to detail and standards of excellence

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive startups for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.