Tesco
Design Manager- Kids Essentials - 12 Month Maternity Cover
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About the role
We're looking for an experienced and creative Design Manager to lead our Kids Nightwear & Underwear category. You'll bring strong Kidswear design experience, exceptional print and graphic skills, and a proven track record of delivering commercial, trend-led products. Working cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams, you'll drive the creative vision, develop original designs, and lead and inspire a small team in a fast-paced fashion environment.
You will be responsible for
- Identifying the latest trend, print direction, colour and fabric across Kids Nightwear, Underwear and Socks.
- Leading the seasonal creative vision across multiple product areas, ensuring a consistent handwriting, whilst tailoring designs appropriately for different customer age ranges and genders.
- Setting the print direction and working closely with the Graphic Designers to develop original, trend-led prints, placements and all-over prints that deliver excitement and commercial appeal.
- Continually evolving the handwriting to remain fresh and relevant, pushing innovation to elevate our products.
- Producing detailed technical design packs and working collaboratively with suppliers to achieve a “right first sample" approach, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback throughout development.
- Analysing customer insight, market trends and best and worst sellers to shape future seasonal strategies, identifying opportunities while balancing cost, quality and commerciality.
- Working to the design critical path and supporting trend, development and production timeline to ensure all key milestones and business deadlines are achieved.
- Managing and developing an Assistant Designer, providing clear direction, regular coaching and opportunities for growth.
- Effectively briefing and guiding Graphic Designs to deliver exceptional creative outcomes.
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You will need
- A strong portfolio demonstrating ability to create commercially successful collections across multiple products.
- Proficiency in designing using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. Powerpoint and 3D Design (CLO) software experience is a bonus.
- Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, fabric & printing techniques with the ability to create detailed technical packs that clearly communicate design intent.
- Previous experience managing and mentoring an Assistant Designer and confidently briefing the graphic team.
- Amazing organisational skills. Ability to prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage the whole design and development process from trend research and sample development through to range-building and fits.
- A proven track record of delivering innovative, commercially successful products that continually achieve a strong hit rate.
Whats in it for you?
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- Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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