
Swimwear & Apparel Design Manager
Role: Womens Swimwear & Apparel Design Manager
Brand: Rhythm
Location: Burleigh Heads, Qld
Summary: Be responsible for the hands-on design and development of seasonal product ranges within the Womens Brand conceptualized seasonal direction set by Brand Manager.
Responsibilities:
· To have an innate knowledge and eye for colours, fit, construction and silhouettes in women’s fashion driven swimwear, apparel & accessories as well as possess a strategic and commercial mindset.
· Develop and design ranges (seasonal and STM) to build upon Brand Strategy and drives sales for the business
· Research and identify trends including fabrics, print yardages, colours and silhouettes.
· To drive development of new concepts and on time delivery of high-quality targeted ranges.
· To be equipped with strong ability and confidence to complete high-quality sketches, in a fast-paced environment.
· Work with product developer and factories on the design development to ensure the final product meets GP requirements.
· Creating tech packs by following production critical path and deadlines.
· Good awareness of fabric bases, understanding of garment constructions and general technical cut and sew knowledge as well as garment fitting.