Design Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fine Day Full time
Generous employee discount

  • Full Time; Fixed Term Opportunity with a new exciting Australian lifestyle brand
  • Forward thinking and progressive culture
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at FINE-DAY.


Reporting to the Creative Director, this role is responsible for the managing, designing, developing, and ranging of product in line with the brand vision.


  • Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months_

THE ROLE:

  • Prepare mood boards, themes, color palettes, and graphic concepts, and present them to the Creative Director for discussion and approval.
  • Lead the design team in developing, designing, and managing products in alignment with our brand values, ensuring cohesion of color, materials, and styling across all categories.
  • Assist in finding and onboarding new suppliers, in collaboration with the sourcing department.
  • Maintain a strong awareness of the competitive market and industry trends.
  • Attend and actively participate in fit sessions, including providing direction on fit comments.
  • Negotiate the best possible costs with factories, suppliers, and agents to achieve gross profit targets.
  • Analyse weekly sales reports to determine best sellers, sellthrough rates, and identify problematic styles.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to promote products in collaboration with the marketing team.
  • Undertake overseas buying and sourcing trips as required.
  • Conduct store visits, supplier appointments, and competitive shopping when necessary.

THE REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role within the fashion industry.
  • Strong knowledge of design principles, trends, and garment construction.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency in using design software and tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

WHY JOIN THE FINE DAY TEAM?

  • Be part of a new exciting Australian lifestyle brand
  • Generous employee discount
  • Forward thinking and progressive culture
  • Opportunity to work across varied product categories
  • Ethical and sustainability focused

ABOUT FINE-DAY:

At FINE-DAY we think sleep is worth celebrating.

From winding down in the evening - through to your morning coffee run and everything in between, we've got you covered with a collection of homewares and apparel that strikes a balance between considered comfort and modern style.


We are about doing things differently, so we take the approach of looking at things in a way that is right for today as well as the future.

We care about empowering people to be themselves, whoever they are and our genderless approach to fashion reflects this.


We value honesty and transparency what we do and how we do it and we put the environment at the forefront of what we do.


Our collections are built with purpose and are focused around creating joyous moments and rituals in the home, every day.

We take a slower approach in what we do, and our products are designed and made to last.

We want to create a new standard of "everyday" and help to turn everyday tasks into meaningful moments.


We are strong believers that every day can be a fine day, and we are looking for people who share the same optimism to join our team.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you Don't miss the chance to join us and be a part of something new and exciting

APPLY NOW

ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP:

Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking.

We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do.

Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers.

Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, French Connection, Allkinds, Commonry, kikki.
K & Fine-Day.
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