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Design Manager – Girlswear Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Landmark Group
About Babyshop
Babyshop is the leading omni-channel Baby & Kids Retailer across the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and India. With over 250 stores and a robust digital presence in 14 markets, we serve millions of families by offering trusted, high-quality products across fashion, nursery, toys, and baby essentials. For over 50 years, Babyshop has been a category leader, known for its deep customer relationships and value-driven promise.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Design Manager – Girlswear to support and elevate our girlswear collections. This role requires a creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, understands girlswear trends and product nuances, and has the capability to guide and mentor teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and create seasonal trend direction, including key shapes, color palettes, and newness for each range.
- Ensure designs reflect the brand’s identity and consistently evolve with market expectations.
- Act as a representative of the design manager in their absence, taking ownership of the team and deliverables.
- Support cross-functional teams such as Buying, Merchandising, and Marketing with strong design insights.
- Analyze and interpret catwalk trends, emerging market data, and shopping samples to curate relevant and commercially successful collections.
- Maintain an updated knowledge of fabric developments (especially knits, denim, and woven fabrication), pattern making, and garment construction.
- Assist in sourcing and briefing suppliers, based on their strength and capabilities.
- Continuously evaluate best sellers to propose strong 'move-ons' and enhance future collections.
- Bring strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and agility to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Develop and optimize design processes where necessary for efficient workflow.
- Ensure precision and attention to detail across all aspects of design and development.
- Confidently present trends, ranges, and concepts to senior management and stakeholders.
Soft Skills & Tools:
- Strong leadership and people management skills; able to mentor junior team members.
- Confident in coaching, giving and receiving feedback, and building a positive team culture.
- Excellent visual and verbal communication to convey design ideas clearly.
- Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and creating engaging design presentations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data-driven design decisions.
- Strong planning and execution abilities to handle multiple product lines simultaneously.
- Smart working mindset, with the ability to take on new challenges proactively and with enthusiasm.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with at least 2 years in a team management role.
- Proven experience in boyswear design including licensed character development.
- Hands-on denim product development experience is a must.
- Preferably has hands-on experience designing for all girlswear segments – from infants to pre-teens.
- Previous exposure to shopping trips for trend and market research is required.
Preferred Attributes:
- Passion for girlswear and understanding of its functional, emotional, and aesthetic needs.
- Driven, smart-working, and open to taking on new challenges.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative team synergy.
- Confident in presenting and influencing decisions at a senior level.
Title: Design Manager – Girlswear
Company: Landmark Group
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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