Design & Production Manager - Full time

This role involves the development of products. You will be working closely with the Head Designer & Production Team to turn ideas & concepts into the final products on the BabybooFashion.com website.

Role: (Not limited to)

• Managing a team of production coordinators and designers and garment technicians
• Managing the costing and critical path to ensure all collections are on-time
• Building strong and genuine relationships with offshore suppliers to maintain the respect for the brand
• Oversee the negotiation and confirmation of all orders and improve margins
• Sourcing new manufacturers
• Liaise with the heads of marketing, customer service, warehouse and logistics teams to ensure all matters related to product are communicated effectively
• Ensure all products meet the highest quality standard and reduce faulty and returns rate
• Following the development of mid to high complexity styles within the range from initial design allocation through to production sign off.
• Capacity planning and forecasting with factories to enable delivery date requirements to be met
• Working closely with merchandising and marketing departments to review calendar regularly and plan accordingly
• Provide regular reporting to the directors
• Train and mentor team members, developing consistency of work at all team levels
• Motivate and lead the team to major wins
• Identify and implement efficient ways of working
• Manage performance reviews and objective setting for all team members
• Develop development strategy and priorities for business leads.
• Technical CAD drawings of new designs & concepts.
• Creation & Updating of storyboards / mood boards/ style sheets /Colour Palettes
• Trend research & presentation of design concepts to Head Designer
• Managing design development from initial concept and sourcing all the way to finished sample product.
• Chasing & tracking all samples daily with suppliers
• Ensuring products are developed to meet design, technical and quality standards
• Developing & updating, spec sheets, tech-packs from initial design stages to completion
• Plan and forecast time lines and critical paths for sample collections and production
• Monitoring production timeframes and deadlines
• Liaising with overseas suppliers & factories on a daily basis
• Assisting with the Coordination of deliveries
• Maintaining quality through in-house QC
• Communication between multiple factories
• Overcoming any & all production/ design situations.
• Ability to drive & motivate the design & production team.
• Sample organisation & arrangement
• Maintaining the brands image & style
• Source new suppliers, fabric, trim & accessory required for new development.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years management experience in a similar, large fashion company
• Passionate about the brand and for taking it to the next level
• Ability to prioritise, manage multiple deadlines and cope with heavy workloads
• Excellent organisation and time management skills while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• A natural leader with strong people skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical understanding of garment construction and knowledge of fabrics
• Good understanding of current fashion trends
• Offshore production experience is essential
• An understanding of product development and the manufacturing processes with proven experience in the clothing industry
• Highly organised and with strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of patterns, grading and garment technician
• Strong fitting and garment construction knowledge
• Strong hand sketching skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent eye for global & national trends
• Skilled in MS Office - Excel & Word
• Skilled in Adobe Software- CAD drawing's, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Negotiate target prices
• Ability to take initiative.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Positive work ethic is essential.

Benefits

• Must be available Full-time.
• 8am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday.
• Amazing clothing discounts (40% off staff discounts)
• Part of a young  dynamic team with an admirable culture
• Ability to thrive, grow, be organised & creative.
• Work-life balance
• Easy public transportation available.
• Allocated on site Parking spot
• Modern Black & white Luxe Office in Bella Vista.
• Room to grow within the company

To Apply, Please Email Careers@babyboofashion.com with: your Resume & Cover Letter outlining your applicable skills and experience for this position; including a few paragraphs (approx 250 words) which showcase your ability, achievements and your greatest achievements to date.

Please include a portfolio of your work, include both your Facebook and Instagram usernames & Title subject heading “Application: Design & Production Assistant”.

Please note- Due to the high amount of applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications closing date is On-Going.