Design Director

Here is your opportunity to join the team of the international fashion brand Nanushka International Zrt. as Design Director.

Main responsibilities

● Working within the framework of the seasonal Womenswear and Menswear development cycles – including RTW, Accessoires and special projects.

● Directing the design team from a creative point of view in collaboration with the Creative Director, adhering to the Creative Director’s vision and the strategic requirements of the business.
● Developing and presenting creative concepts to the Design team in collaboration with the Creative Director, in line with the business and range strategy.
● Defining the high-level direction of design in collaboration with the Creative Director.
● Serving as the decision maker from a creative perspective when the Creative Director is not available.
● Contribute to strategic planning, attending weekly cross-departmental meetings and participating in other projects related to creative direction.
● Creating and curating the seasonal color palette, materials, sketches, prints, trim and hardware with the Senior Designers across RTW and Accessories.
● Participating in fittings, proto reviews, SMS reviews.
● Overseeing and mentoring designers, delegating tasks and reviewing designs on a daily basis.
● Ensuring design integrity and consistency across product categories, and high quality execution of design.
● Maintaining effective cross-departmental working relationships with the Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing and Commercial departments.
● Guiding and aiding the design and sampling process in close collaboration with the Collection Director.

Requirements

● Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role at a luxury fashion brand with a proven track record
● Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of designers across several product categories (RTW and Accessories)
● Lives and breathes design with a high level of taste, creativity and a curious mindset.
● Ability to develop innovative design concepts based on a 360 understanding of past and current fashion trends, art, wider cultural tendencies, historical references, etc.
● The understanding of Nanushka, the brand, customer needs, competitors, creative and commercial expectations, and being able to translate these requirements into relevant design concepts.
● Highly reliable and organized with a sense of ownership and accountability.
● Business mind set, self motivated, can-do problem solving attitude.
● Ability to deliver results in a high pressure, fast paced environment, synthesizing different points of views.
● Ability to travel.
● Excellent presentation skills.
● Excellent business English skills.
● The positions requires relocation to Budapest.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, clothing allowance and company devices

• A purpose-driven business with a focus on sustainability in all aspects of our business

• An energetic and open-minded global team

• The possibility to learn, develop yourself and be part of the growth story of Nanushka

NANUSHKA is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.