Head Of Design

Head of Design required for a leading equine Apparel and Footwear retailer

Finest Brands is a leading supplier of clothing, footwear and safety equipment to the equestrian and country/lifestyle sector. They have built 2 strong and reputable brands, Toggi and Champion, and provide a wide range of products to retailers throughout the UK.

They are looking to appoint a forwarding thinking and tenacious designer with aspirations to include responsibility as a brand manager in their remit.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with two established and highly respected brands. The role involves researching, innovation, forecasting and leading a team in designing & sourcing seasonal collections.

The Head of Design position comes with an excellent package including KPI bonuses and the potential for promotion.

Head of Design Role Details and Requirements

• Passion & fresh vision for the country & equine market / industry
• Proven track record of strategically driving brand awareness & understanding buying patterns
• Researching, innovative, forecasting, designing & sourcing seasonal collections
• Demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate & inspire a team of designers, textile, footwear & graphic
• Transferable interpersonal skills
• Managing standards and the relationship with factories & suppliers in the UK and overseas
• Ability to conduct fit work and quality control
• Dedicated, loyal, hard working and self motivated 
• Excellent IT skills, Adobe, word, excel, outlook etc
• Managing critical paths
• Managing presentions of collections to Board & sales team

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience to make a success of this Head of Design role click apply. You will need to submit your CV.