Senior Design Manager
CurrentResponsible for the wellbeing, productivity and progression of 2 design managers and 5 designers. Key role in recruitment and design studio structure decision making.Collaboratively planning workload for the design studio - short and long term.Development of gift packaging products (roll wrap, giftbags, crackers, stationery) according to customer briefs and account manager’s specifications.Experience in a diverse customer base across the UK, Europe and Canada – Tesco, IKEA, Wilko, Aldi, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Canadian Tire Co, Indigo, Walmart. Experience in working with licensed products including Disney, Eone, and Warner Brothers.Start to end creative management of projects within budget and timeline.Bespoke trend and product presentations to buyers, in-house design teams and technical teams. Tailored design communications with buyers.Process compliance for maximum technical efficiency to production.