Head of Design (Pedro)

The Head of Design will be in charge of the creative and conceptual process of footwear and handbag design for the Pedro brand, managing a team of Designers and is required to work closely with the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Design a small range of seasonal products, overviewing the build up of a good product mix for each shoe and handbag collection.
• Oversee the design process of the team by collectively developing and presenting strong designs and color schemes that are on the fore-front of trends and market demands
• Provide guidance, inspiration and motivation to the design team to facilitate higher performance
• Schedule and assign design projects to team members together with studio manager
• Create and maintain a positive team environment
• Travel to research and acquire market-knowledge, source materials, visit fairs and follow up development in China
• Advance and elevate the product, ensuring quality and value. Stay current with production techniques and product advances
• Process construction and technical knowledge of products and components with regards to design and development
• Study season performance of the collection to plan for future product assortment to increase profitability
• Data driven to understand customer profile, market needs and changing demands in this era of digital landscape

Job Requirements

• Strong design experience in the global landscape in Europe and the US
• 3 years in a managerial position
• Degree in Design or relevant fields
• Analytical and able to understand market demands by analyzing various business reports
• Strong communication and delegation skills with the ability to navigate between creative & business
• Pro-active
• Ability to multi task and prioritize
• Reliable team player and team builder
• Fun, vibrant & outgoing personality with positive attitude