Designer/Product Developer

THE ICONIC Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. Our Commercial team is customer obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team work together with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and ensure that of the moment and forward-thinking ranges engage THE ICONIC customer. Working closely with the Finance team to deliver THE ICONIC and GFG objectives and Operations teams to ensure inventory forecasts are accurate.
We are currently looking for a Designer/Product Developer to join our own brand team. Reporting into our Own Brand Buying Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of all product in your allocated category by always driving innovation & creativity.
About the role
Understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR's.
Maintain a close link with manufacturers to ensure seamless handover of developments, taking direct accountability for making sure all sample technical packs submitted are accurate, completed and submitted in line with set timeframes
Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure any critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved when required
Select, develop, and source fabrications, colours, trims etc. in line with company standards
Attends fit sessions and uses technical ability to ensure best fit is achieved and approve final samples with GT when required
Approve all details of final product in line with original design brief
Understands the manufacturing structure of the supplier's business in order to recognise cost & manufacturing opportunities for every design submitted
Participating in range planning meetings to ensure the range is balanced in styling, colour and fabrications.
Ensuring range boards are up to date and planned accordingly
What it takes
Minimum of 4 years of experience in product Development or Design.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion
Ability to time manage work load in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively
Proficient in illustrator and photoshop would be advantageous
Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Life at THE ICONIC
From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.
Here's what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:
Flexible working
. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
The learning collective
. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Parents at THE ICONIC
. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
Birthday leave
. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
Curate your style
. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
Wellbeing
. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
People first
. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Volunteer days
. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
Furry friend
. We are a dog friendly office for anyone who wants to bring their fur baby to work.
Refer a friend
. Enjoy a referral reward for successfully placing a referral
We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly:
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