Women's Wear Design Manager - Key Responsibilities:

​Lead Creative Direction: Develop and execute seasonal design concepts, mood boards, and color palettes aligned with brand identity (e.g., LANCY FROM 25) and market trends.
​Collection Development: Oversee the entire design process from initial sketch to final prototype, ensuring timely delivery for key milestones.
​Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, motivate, and develop a team of designers, patternmakers, and technical staff.
​Market & Trend Analysis: Conduct thorough research on global fashion trends, fabrics, trims, and competitor activities to ensure commercial relevance and innovation.
​Technical Oversight: Ensure designs meet high-quality standards, fit requirements, technical specifications, and cost targets.
​Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to ensure design feasibility, alignment with business goals, and effective product launches.
​Budget & Timeline Management: Manage the design department budget and adhere to critical path timelines.
​Vendor & Supplier Liaison: Collaborate with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and manufacturers to source materials and resolve development issues.
​Brand Consistency: Uphold and evolve the brand's aesthetic DNA across all women's wear categories.
​Presentation: Present design concepts and collections effectively to senior management, buyers, and other stakeholders.