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The Fashion Design Manager leads and elevates the design function across all product categories, setting the creative vision for each season. They drive design strategy, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure brand integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Set clear creative direction, performance expectations and development plans for each direct report
- Partner closely with the Brand Founder to interpret and evolve CSB's creative vision each season
- Lead deep research into emerging global trends, fabric innovations, performance technologies and consumer insights
- Translate Founder direction into compelling, commercially viable design briefs for the team
- Ensure brand DNA, aesthetic codes, materials philosophy, and fit standards are consistently expressed across every category
- Work closely with external creative partners to align product design with campaign and brand storytelling
- Collaborate with Marketing and Brand to support behind-the-scenes content that humanises the product development process
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, Textile Design or related field
- 8+ years' experience in apparel design, with a minimum of 3 years in a design leadership or management role
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-category range development in a commercial fashion or activewear environment
- Background in a founder-led, DTC or high-growth brand environment is highly regarded
- Advanced knowledge of garment construction, pattern logic, fit and sizing standards across stretch and performance fabrications
- Deep understanding of fabric and trim specification, including performance textiles, knits and wovens relevant to activewear and lifestyle categories
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and strong CAD skills
- Experience with PLM or product management systems and critical path tools
- Solid understanding of range architecture, COGS, margin structures and commercial product development processes end-to-end
Benefits
- Hybrid work model – balance of in-office & WFH
- Short Term Incentive Program
- Parental leave package for both parents
- State-of-the-art gym at CSB HQ
- Competitive staff discounts
- Be a part of our mission to empower women worldwide
- Exciting team events & initiatives
Key Skills
About Csb
CSB is an everyday athleisure brand designed in Australia for inside and outside the gym. Our purpose? We exist to make her feel confident and comfortable, CSB style.
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