Design Manager Jobs

We are working with a leading fashion company seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead their Menswear and Boyswear categories. This is an exciting opportunity to drive creative direction across woven, jersey, and leisurewear ranges while managing a small, high-performing design team.Based in Manchester, you'd be working across a diverse global customer base including the UK, EU, US, and Canada, you will play a key role in delivering commercially successful and trend-led collections.Main Responsibilities Will Include:Driving the design vision across menswear and boyswear categories including woven, jersey, and leisureCollaborating closely with the Head of Department to align on strategy, range direction, and key objectivesOverseeing the end-to-end design process from concept through to final productLeading and managing a team of 3 designers, providing clear direction, mentorship, and developmentEnsuring all collections are trend-led, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirementsWorking across multiple international customers (UK, EU, US, Canada), adapting designs to market needsPresenting concepts, ranges, and seasonal direction to internal stakeholders and clientsManaging workload, timelines, and critical paths to ensure on-time deliveryPartnering with cross-functional teams including buying, merchandising, and technical teamsPerson Specification:Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Designer role within menswearStrong background across woven, jersey, and/or leisurewear categoriesDemonstrated experience managing and developingAbility to work across multiple customers and adapt to different brand identitiesStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesA collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsPassion for product, innovation, and trend awareness Show more Show less

Production Manager – Licensed Handbags Division We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Production Manager to join our licensed handbags division. This role will oversee the production process from product development and costing through manufacturing, quality control, delivery, and final shipment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in handbag production, vendor management, costing, and factory communication. This person should be detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage production from initial samples through final delivery. Partner with Design, Merchandising, and Sales to ensure product execution meets brand standards, margin goals, and calendar deadlines. Conduct cost analysis, negotiate pricing with factories, and identify opportunities to improve profitability. Oversee production costing, vendor sourcing, and vendor consolidation. Track production status, troubleshoot delays, and ensure timely delivery. Work with vendors to resolve quality issues, non-compliance concerns, claims, and chargebacks. Coordinate with Imports on customs classification and related production requirements. Support senior management in improving production processes, efficiencies, and overall operations. Strategic sourcing and material development Qualifications 5+ years experience in handbags, accessories, or licensed product production preferred. Strong understanding of product development, costing, sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing processes. Excellent communication, follow-up, and vendor management skills. Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized, flexible, and able to work cross-functionally. Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines. Salary range: $110-135K, yearly

About LOEWECreated in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 180 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Now under the Creative Direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand presents itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture, evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.At LOEWE, we value the uniqueness of our clients and our teams, whoever and wherever they are. We are committed to a culture that welcomes all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included and empowered to contribute their best.Role: MRTW Precollection Product Development ManagerReports to: Head of MRTW PDLocation: ParisCDD - Maternity cover, temporary contractSept 2026 - Jan 2027 (approx)THE ROLESitting within the Ready-to-Wear Development Team, you will be responsible fordriving the development of LOEWE’s Men’s ready-to-wear precollection, fromsketch handover with the Studio, following the development of prototypes and finallaunches in close collaboration with suppliers, until sealed samples handover toproduction.MAIN RESPONSABILITIESBe the collection development driving force, by coming up with proposalsaccording to the creative vision and requirements of the studio: good knowledgeof garment construction and mastery of technical language.Anticipate issues of feasibility, price and industrialisation and propose solutionsaccordingly.In

Design Manager - Home Textiles, Al-Karam USA Inc / Al-Karam Textile Mills Ltd, Full Time, 8 - 10 Years Experience PreferredAbout Al-Karam:We are a large-scale, vertical textile mill with global headquarters in Asia and North American HQ in Midtown, NYC. We provide a wide range of Home Textiles for the retail marketplace. Our customers range from direct to consumer to big-box retailers & high-end brands / retailers. Our product categories include bedding, bath, window, decorative pillows, throws, and kitchen textiles.Duties & Responsibilities:We are seeking a Design Manager - Home Textiles with approximately 8 – 10 years of experience in the soft home category, including top of bed, sheets, bath (Shower Curtains), window, and table linens. In this role, you will work closely and under direction of the Creative & Design Director on the development and execution of textile designs for our bi-annual Market Week “open line” collections (March and September).In addition to seasonal collections, the role will be responsible for developing design concepts, specifications, and product execution across multiple customer accounts and product categories. The position will also support the design management of assigned accounts, ensuring design development, artwork, and specifications are aligned with customer requirements and project timelines.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced development environment, is highly organized and detail-oriented, and is comfortable managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both domestic teams and overseas partners are essential. Experience across woven, knit, and print development is strongly preferred.Key Responsibilities but not limited to would include:Design and develop soft home textile products including bedding, bath, window curtains, decorative pillows, throws, and kitchen textiles.Shop the market and stay informed on trends, color direction, and product

About LOEWECreated in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 180 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Now under the Creative Direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand presents itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture, evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.At LOEWE, we value the uniqueness of our clients and our teams, whoever and wherever they are. We are committed to a culture that welcomes all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included and empowered to contribute their best.Role: WRTW Pre collection Product Development ManagerReports to: Collection Senior Product ManagerLocation: ParisPermanent contractTHE ROLEAs WRTW Pre collection PD Manager, ensure the development of collections from the handover of sketches with the Studio through to the transition to Production.Category – Woven: Category allocation may evolve depending on upcoming collections (flou, tailoring, denim, outerwear, jersey).DevelopmentMonitor prototype development and final launches in close collaboration with manufacturers;Proactively suggest new partners according to the Studio’s creative requirements;Anticipate feasibility, pricing, and industrialization challenges;Participate in fittings, make sure that comments and tech packs are compleated, make sure that Boms are updated, and launch deliveries;Propose manufact

Deine AufgabenVerantwortung für die Kollektionsentwicklung – vom Erstmuster bis zum verkaufsfertigen Produkt.Überprüfung und Beurteilung von Mustern im Hinblick auf Verarbeitungstechniken und Qualitätsstandards.Kommunikation mit internationalen Lieferanten sowie enge Abstimmung mit internen Schnittstellen.Anlage, Pflege und Aufbereitung aller relevanten Daten im PLM-System sowie administrative Aufgaben.Erstellung der Col. Def. Dokumente.Enge Zusammenarbeit mit den Abteilungen Design, QC, Marketing, Vertrieb, Einkauf und Grafik.Markt- und Wettbewerberanalyse und Umsatzauswertungen der einzelnen Vertriebskanäle.Besuch von Fachmessen im In- und Ausland.Dein ProfilAbgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Textil-/Bekleidungstechnik oder vergleichbare AusbildungMehrjährige Erfahrung in der Produktentwicklung, idealerweise für Taschen oder AccessoiresSicherer Umgang mit Adobe Illustrator und PDM-/PLM-SoftwareStrukturierte, lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise mit hohem QualitätsbewusstseinLeidenschaft für Mode und LifestyleTeamfähigkeit sowie sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse und sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und SchriftWir bietenEine spannende Aufgabe und vielfältige Möglichkeiten eigene Ideen einzubringenEin großartiges Team und schnelle Kommunikation durch flache HierarchienEinen sicheren Arbeitsplatz bei einem renommierten und internationalen UnternehmenEin unbefristetes Arbeitsverhältnis mit 30 Tagen UrlaubDie Möglichkeit zur flexiblen Arbeitszeitgestaltung und mobiles ArbeitenDu erhältst attraktive Leistungen wie einen Fahrtkostenzuschuss, Urlaubsgeld, Bonuszahlungen und betriebliche Altersvorsorge und ja, Getränke und ein Obstkörbchen gibt’s natürlich auchÜber unsreisenthel – das ist die Marke für stylische Shopping-, Travel- oder Businessbags, funktionale Alltagshelfer und smarte Accessoires. Ikonische reisenthel Designs, wie der reisenthel carrybag, sind auf der ganzen Welt zuhause und stehen seit 1971 für Design, Nachhaltigkeit, Qualität und Funktionalität.Etabliert im sta

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.POSITION OBJECTIVE:This position is responsible for collecting and organizing elements needed to research trends and monthly trend directions within a brand right frame. Supports the Trend team with creative, tactical, and organizational needs and assists in achieving department goals.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects, organizes, and assists with the maintenance of all available sources to determine color concept, print direction, fabric and material lists, silhouettes updates, details and key volume drivers according to direction. Assists in compiling trend information, files, records, themes and concepts according to seasonal/monthly direction. Assists in creating color palettes and trend mood boards for seasonal kickoff presentations. Provides timely and effective communication of information/approvals to cross functional teams as directed. Assists in maintaining subscription and relationship with all trend resources and flags upcoming changes/events/novelty for available trend products. Assists in the creation of monthly and quarterly publications created by the trend team to include providing photography and page layouts. Updates visual database, documents and subscriptions for the department. Manages/assists with projects as assigned. This position may be found in multiple brands/functions. Some duties may vary from role to role.QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree preferred 1-2 years experience in women’s wear market, trend research and development Aptitude and enthusiasm for brand and customer design PC profi

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.POSITION OBJECTIVE:This position provides support with the continued development of all aspects of the CAD Design team and its functions. Manage the CAD team in the creation and execution of prints/pattern, interior and exterior garment marketing, and graphics working in conjunction with cross functional members/departments. Support the seasonal mood and direction of the product while simultaneously reinforcing and elevating the brand image.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for print and pattern development on CAD system which includes working from original art, vintage art, creating art and color combinations related to seasonal color palette and direction. Oversees and Delegate art projects and development to a team of artists conforming to a strict and fast paced calendar. Motivates, trains, and develops a CAD team that will execute product needs while maintaining a T&A calendar. Drive artwork development; build, direct, and execute one of the CAD development phases of the artwork development in the continued evolution and development of the structure, calendar, and processes to anticipate and support the changing demands of the business through check ins and meetings with cross functional teams. Collaborates with Trend and Concept in trend research, and to put together seasonal mood boards and concepts. Communicates with cross functional leaders to ensure mutual updated understanding of repeat specifications, color limitations and printing techniques. Oversees art projects development, reviews and preparati

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?Here is what you need to know about the job:We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Sweater R&D and Product Development Specialist to support the development of innovative and commercially viable knitwear. This role works closely with design, sourcing, and vendors to bring sweater concepts to life while ensuring quality, cost, and timeline goals are met.The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of yarns, stitches, and sweater construction, along with experience supporting development from concept through production.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch & DevelopmentSupport research and development of new yarns, stitches, and knit constructions aligned with seasonal direction.Assist in evaluating knit techniques, finishes, and fabrications for feasibility and cost.Maintain yarn and stitch libraries for ongoing reference.Product DevelopmentSupport sweater development from concept through production approval.Help prepare development packages including yarn specs, stitch layouts, and construction details.Review proto and sample submissions, providing clear comments to vendors.Track development samples and follow up with vendors on timelines.Help ensure product meets cost and quality targets.Assist in troubleshooting construction or development challenges.Vendor & Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunicate regularly with overseas vendors on sample development.Partner with design, merchandising, and technical teams to align on development needs.Escalate development risks or delays when needed.Fit & Quality SupportParticipate in fittings and sample reviews.Help ensure construction and workmanship meet standards.Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or related field.2–5 years of experience in sweater/knitwear development or R&D.Solid understanding of yarns, gauges, stitches, and knit construction.Exposure to costing and margin considerations.Experience work

Our client is a well-established Ladies, and Children's apparel importer searching for a Product Development Manager for immediate hire. Must have strong fabric knowledge Responsibilities: Manage the development process for knitwear production Develop time and action calendars for programs Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement Involved in all product development and sales meeting projecting future fabrications Evaluate vendor mix and size of vendor base. Review final costing file to make sure it meets or exceeds the budget. Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance. Approve lab dips, and the general flow of the process Plan and execute a strategic sourcing plan to identify strategic partners. Knowledge of fabrications- Cut Sewn Knits Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in apparel production and fabric development Strong costing and negotiation skills Knowledge and understanding of fabrics and wash Microsoft Office Programs BA Degree

The Fabric Manager is responsible for leading the fabric sourcing, research, development, purchasing, and approval process across nominated and full-package programs. This role works closely with Design, Product Development, Production, mills, agents, and factories to ensure fabrics are sourced, developed, cost-engineered, approved, and delivered in alignment with the seasonal calendar.The Fabric Manager must have a strong understanding of textile construction, fabric costing, mill capabilities, minimums, sample yardage needs, bulk approval requirements, and production timelines. This position requires strong organization, proactive follow-up, and the ability to manage multiple fabric programs across wovens, cut-and-sew knits, and denim.Key Responsibilities Develop and execute fabric sourcing strategies for both nominated and full-package programs across wovens, cut-and-sew, and denim categories. Work closely with the Design team during the fabric selection process to identify appropriate fabric options based on design intent, costing goals, construction, hand feel, performance, and production needs. Partner with mills, agents, and factories to ensure flexibility on minimum order quantities for both sampling and bulk production. Organize, update, and maintain the generic fabric library, seasonal fabric research, and fabric archive for use by Design, Product Development, and Production teams. Place sample fabric purchase orders and coordinate sample yardage shipments to domestic and overseas factories. Attend weekly Product Development meetings to review active development groups, fabric status, approvals, risks, and outstanding issues. Maintain detailed WIP reports and fabric charts with all relevant fabric information, including mill, construction, content, weight, width, price, minimums, lead times, sample status, bulk status, and approval status. Ensure all Fabric Detail Sheets are complete and accurate each season. Maintain sample yardage inventory at domestic a