AddressThe Opportunity
This is an exciting role for a Senior Textiles Designer to lead a team who research, design and develop home textile categories aligned to the Brand strategy and financial metrics. You will support the research, design and development of Bedding, (inc Textile White Goods) and new categories and opportunities; working collaboratively with Design, Planning and Product Development and Sourcing.
Key Accountabilities
- Leadership, management, coaching and inspiration of the design team
- Design a product range aligned to the Brand strategy set by the Head of Design, and aligned to the option plan, price points, margin targets and trade insights
- Conceptualise and sketch the range. Develop and maintenance of all range documents
- Complete thorough product briefing specifications for PD&S team (including technical and construction specifications)
- Provide comments on all raw materials to PD&S team (including lab dips, strike-off and trims)
- Contribute to product sample feedback to ensure design, functionality and quality standards are achieved, partnering with PD&S team to achieve cost and margin targets
- Communicate product design changes to relevant stakeholders to mitigate any design concerns, potential delays and/or price changes
- Present collections to key stakeholders throughout the design and development process
- Evaluate range performance by assessing weekly sales reports and attending trade meetings, taking learnings into future actions
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders/vendors to ensure design vision is achieved
- Partner with PD&S team on potential new categories, providing advance notice to enable PD&S to source new vendors and optimise contract negotiations to meet Brand requirements
- Undertake inspiration and vendor trips where necessary.
Key Capabilities
- Previous experience in Textile Design role
- Experience working with local and off-shore vendors
- Proven track record of designing & developing commercially successful product ranges
- Excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task & work effectively within a team
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a busy team environment
- Knowledge and interest in the design community with creative flair and a passion for design
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills and deadline driven
- Problem solving skills
- Skilled in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Suite.
Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package
- Bi-annual product allowances and generous discounts on all brands products (Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco, Politix) for you and your immediate family
- Birthday roster day off
- Excellent career progression involving regular training and on the job development
- A genuine, open and high performing culture
- Opportunity to become involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility program, by supporting our community partnerships.
About Country Road
Since 1974, Country Road has built a legacy of effortless style and quality designs that are made to last. From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.
