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Product Development and Design

Employer
Muzungu Sisters
Location
Notting Hill
Closing date
20 Feb 2023

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Muzungu Sisters is an artisan-produced ethical fashion brand looking for a dynamic, precise, creative and professional womenswear designer and product developer to join the team.

 

This candidate will directly report to the founders and creative directors, and work closely with the Production Manager and other members of the team.

 

You will:

- Work closely with the founders and creative directors and sign off the seasonal calendar according to the international market framework
- Respect all deadlines and be responsible for production deadlines, guaranteeing an exceptional quality of work
- You will conceive, refine, and execute innovative products together with the co-founders 
- You will create mood boards and gather inspiration following the creative directors' guidelines
- You will ensure the delivery of commercially viable, high quality products and collections in line with budgets and market opportunities
- You will contribute to commercial decision-making relating to cost and retail pricing
- You will actively research and identify new product opportunities to support the growth and expansion of the business
- You will be required to support the brand creatively, ensuring that the company's creative vision is clearly communicated to and executed by the other teams (communication and sales) in the products being delivered at the standards required
- You will liaise with suppliers and factories 
- You will manage sample making to a defined schedule with the ability to trouble-shoot, identify and resolve any potential fit, function or costing issue
- You will oversee the process and progress of all new product lines
- You may also design and be responsible for some VIP and bespoke clients' projects. 

 

The right candidate: 

-You must have experience in a similar role 
- You must have an exceptional understanding of production cycles, process, and critical path
- You will have a flexible approach to the role and to the company
- You will be organised and possess clear communication skills 
- You must be able to source sustainable fabrics, trims, components, and the knowledge of how to source factories suitable for the business
- You must have excellent knowledge of costing and pricing structures
- You will be a team builder and you will encourage a collaborative and creative environment

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