Senior Designer - Jewellery & Accessories
About us
DCK Group is a global leader in the design and supply of fashion jewellery and accessories. Here at DCK, our people are central to everything we do. We are welcoming, friendly, and have a culture that promotes learning and development from day one.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion are the core of who we are and reflect this in every aspect of our company culture.
It’s a great time to join DCK; we are looking for dynamic individuals who are as passionate about our business as we are, as it continues to flourish and grow.
The Role
* Manage team, work collaboratively across the Group, ensuring achievement of KPIs and contributing to creating a positive working environment for all colleagues.
* Assist Head of Design/Design Manager in delivering the company & brand strategy, establishing clear brand positioning in the market and making sure customer profiles remain current.
* Manage and deliver the financial plan for the brand/s, adhering to budgets, keeping on target of company sample hit rate and maintaining appropriate cost controls.
* Actively monitor trading across the brand/s and react to sales, making timely decisions and seeking new selling opportunities to maximize revenue and profitability.
* Source and develop products that excite and inspire the customer.
* Build strong customer knowledge.
* Ensure collections meet the customer profile and brand/s identity, delivering an appropriate balance of product assortment.
* Oversee the development of each range for the brand/s, producing clear and detailed specifications using appropriate design software.
* Responsible for training junior members of the team.
* Oversee the process for company sourcing pack - sourcing relevant material & components.
* Work collaboratively to create & present inspiring yet commercial company ingredient boards.
* Lead in creating & designing innovative, original designs and concepts.
* Attend ‘first look’ range building as required.
* Ensure all design development is done in line with the brand's pricing and option framework.
* Review ranges globally to maximize margin benefit.
* Identify, support, and grow key suppliers through relationship building and product development.
* Manage and implement key activities in the ‘critical path’ to ensure all work meets the requirements.
About you:
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent with a jewellery or accessories degree.
Competent in Adobe Suite and good working ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
Sound commercial acumen, trading experience, and a good ability to understand and interpret financial data.
Creative flair, with at least 6 years of design experience.
Competent hand-making skills – construction of buying samples.
Awareness of Far East suppliers and jewellery production processes.
Good understanding of the retail market, fashion trends, and brand positioning.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate competently and clearly.
Strong organizational and task management skills, with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-moving reactive business.
Ability to design across multiple brands and work under pressure/tight deadlines.
Please send your updated CV to apply!
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