Digital Design Manager

IWC Independent Worldwide Consolidators SpA; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Digital Design Manager - Home Furnishings Group

A rapidly growing home furnishings group, renowned for its stylish and high-quality textile products, is looking for a talented Digital Design Manager to join its dynamic digital print team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a design studio, furnishing fabric producer, or digital print house - someone who has a passion for home décor, a keen eye for design, and strong commercial acumen.

Digital Design Manager Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the digital design process for digitally printed textile furnishings, from concept to production.
2. Create innovative and commercially viable designs using proprietary CAD software, including Adobe Suite.
3. Collaborate with product development, sales, and marketing teams to ensure designs align with market trends and customer demands.
4. Utilise AVA software (or similar CAD/CAM) to develop digital textile designs with precision and quality.
5. Manage and refine design processes to enhance efficiency and meet deadlines.
6. Engage with clients and customers, providing exceptional service throughout the design and production process, and supporting design-related queries.
7. Analyse market trends and competitor products to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of the industry.
8. Oversee the presentation of designs, ensuring high-quality visual representation across all platforms.

What We're Looking For In The Ideal Digital Design Manager:

1. A strong background in home furnishings design, with proven experience in textile and product development ideally in a digitally printed environment.
2. Expertise in CAD design, particularly Adobe Suite and AVA (or equivalent).
3. A commercial mindset with experience in sales and customer service within the furnishings industry.
4. A deep understanding of current home décor trends and the ability to translate them into market-ready designs.
5. Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
6. A continuous improvement mindset, contributing to brand growth and innovation.
7. Excellent communication skills, both internally with teams and externally with clients.
8. A proactive approach, with the ability to drive creative initiatives and contribute to business success.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a fast-growing and ambitious company making waves in the home furnishings and custom print industry.
2. Work on innovative and trend-setting designs that make an impact.
3. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and creative team environment.
4. Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
5. Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a skilled Digital Design Manager with a passion for home furnishings and the expertise to drive commercial success in a digital print environment, we'd love to hear from you.