Join to apply for the Fashion Design Manager role at Princess Polly 4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact, and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became a popular clothing brand featured in influencer hauls, viral TikToks, Instagram OOTDs, and celebrity street looks. Now, as one of the fastest-growing online women''s fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering an excellent online shopping experience worldwide for over 10 years. As part of A.K.A Brands, we are a global company with offices in Los Angeles and Australias Gold Coast. With ambitious expansion plans, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our global team. We are expanding our team at the Burleigh Heads office and seek talented individuals to help us become the premier online shopping destination. If you are a motivated team player obsessed with fashion and pop culture, we want to hear from you. Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic design team at one of Australia''s most vibrant and growing brands? As our Fashion Design Manager, you will mentor a team of talented young designers to bring the Princess Polly vision to life. This is your chance to create on-trend, commercially successful styles that connect with our customers while supporting sustainability goals and showcasing your creative talents. Reporting to the Merchandising Director and collaborating with the Trend Director, you will lead the team in creating top-selling, on-trend seasonal styles aligned with Princess Pollys core values and design timelines. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing a weekly assortment of 1015 styles per designer, ensuring alignment with the Buying Plan. Maintaining quality and financial success, including achieving a 70% IMU and target return rate. Driving Earth Club initiatives, aiming for 40% of the design assortment to feature sustainable materials. Developing a strong team culture through mentoring, coaching, and attracting new design talent. Collaborating across teams (Buying, Production, Marketing, and Social Responsibility) to deliver cohesive and timely collections that embody our brand. Key Deliverables: Leading weekly design presentations and ensuring alignment with OTB and financial targets. Monitoring critical path timelines to deliver collections with precision and minimal rework. Engaging in international trend-scouting and quarterly workshops to stay ahead of trends. Approving fabric, graphic, and design elements to maintain brand and quality consistency. Maintaining a close partnership with the Production Team and QA for fit and quality control. What Were Looking For: Strong leadership abilities with a passion for nurturing young talent. Previous design experience is required, with a strategic and detail-oriented mindset, and a knack for hitting key financial and quality metrics. Ability to identify trends. Technical design skills with a deep understanding of trends, fit, and materials. Collaborative spirit to work seamlessly with key stakeholders and suppliers. We offer an competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, access to a comprehensive parental leave and family planning program, an employee discount program, a newly renovated office in Burleigh Heads, team social activities, monthly birthday celebrations, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global business. Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Join usour diversity makes us stronger. Additional Details: Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industry: Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Fashion Design Manager