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Design Manager

Confidencial 🇺🇸 Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States of America

Hybrid $120,000 - $150,000 Full-time Manager

Lead the art direction and product design strategy to elevate the brand image for soft home goods. Oversee the entire design process from concept to final product while managing a team of creatives and collaborating with cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement design strategy aligned with brand vision and business goals
  • Oversee end‑to‑end design process from concept to final product, ensuring trend‑right, on‑brand outcomes
  • Lead art direction, tone and manner, graphics, and presentation formats
  • Motivate and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a culture of innovation
  • Conduct research on fashion trends, market competition, and consumer insights
  • Collaborate with product development, merchandising, production, and sales teams
  • Ensure high‑quality prototypes and samples meet design specifications
  • Explore new design techniques, materials, and technologies to keep the line industry‑leading

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in soft home‑goods design
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a design team
  • Experience developing presentations for major retailers (Ross, Home Goods, TJX, Macy’s, JCP, Costco)
  • Experience with fabric, embroidery, dyeing/printing processes and overseas supplier coordination
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment

Key Skills

Art direction Product design Brand strategy Creative leadership Cross‑functional collaboration Trend research Fabric and embroidery design Textile dyeing and printing knowledge Presentation development Retail merchandising Supplier management (China, India) Project management Team mentorship Adobe Creative Suite Sketch Figma Prototyping Strategic thinking Communication

About Confidencial

The company designs and manufactures soft home‑goods such as comforters, sheets, pillows, and towels, selling through major retailers across the United States.

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