Design And Technical Manager - Fashion

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We're thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for a Design and Technical Manager to join Moochi!The Design and Technical Manager will lead the creative and garment tech teams to bring the brand's creative vision to life, ensuring the highest quality product and achieving commercial objectives. This role combines creativity, technical expertise, and leadership to inspire teams, maintain high quality standards, and stay within budget, serving as a key link between the Product, Retail, and Merchandising teams.As part of the senior leadership team and reporting to the CEO, this role will also contribute to company strategy, including a Design and Technical workplan. You'll drive continuous improvements across design and product development by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient processes.Acting as the gatekeeper of the key dates calendar, you'll align cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, keep the calendar updated, and ensure all stakeholders stay on track.This is a pivotal role, integral to shaping Moochi's future!About UsMoochi was founded in Mount Maunganui in 2000 by Kellie and Chris Taylor. This was the beginning of what would become an iconic New Zealand women's clothing brand, with stores across the country and a strong online presence. The Head Office is now based in Auckland. Moochi has a very loyal customer, and our purpose is to be the most loved brand in her wardrobe, bringing effortless luxury to her every day, with an enduring style that will have her feeling confident, always.We approach everything from our customer's point of view, striving to offer a premium, sensory experience through all touch points. With new products delivering every week, we all work at pace and there is never a dull moment in any department. As a vertical business, we control all aspects from design, product development, manufacturing both locally and offshore, to our in-house marketing and sales, through our stores and online. The overarching goal for the business is 'to be the smartest fashion business with 'best in class kpis' from culture, operations, finance and most importantly customer loyalty.Why work with Moochi?A competitive remuneration package to match your experienceWorking in a central, character open space, warehouse style office with a wonderful, engaged team in Grey Lynn, AucklandReceive generous staff pricing on new season productCreate long term opportunities to develop and grow in a well-respected, successful retail clothing businessReceive support from a highly engaged management team focused on delivering an environment that will have you wanting to stay on for many yearsTo be successful in this role you will be:An excellent negotiator and relationship managerWell organized with the ability to plan clearly to hit key datesResponsible for managing to a budgetA dynamic and supportive team leader helping direct reports develop and growAbility to pivot and problem solve where things do not go to plan. As a fast-paced business, you need to be solution-minded to the challenges of this industryFocused on reviewing and improving processes to capture what is working and challenge what can be improvedAn integral part of the overall Moochi team. We are firm believers that success is only achieved when we are all in gear and working together as a team. Your ability to build meaningful relationships with your colleagues and the wider team is all part of your success in this role, as you need them to help you deliver for successOur Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate has the following characteristics and experiences:Experience in a similar role in the fashion industryUnderstanding of fashion industry dynamics, trends, and customer behaviourBudget management and strong communication skillsTeam leadershipAbility to create quality work at pace and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate clearly, respectfully and responsibly within your team and across a broad spectrum of stakeholdersA desire to embed into the Moochi brand, learn what makes it work and grow with usPlease consider the following questions to check your fit for this role:Do you feel an affinity to the Moochi brand?Do you have previous design and/or technical experience in the fashion industry?Are you able to both 'do and lead' to ensure the results for the team are met?Are you organised and professional?This is a dream role to be part of a successful New Zealand business.
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