Design Team Lead (Germany)

Company DescriptionFashion UK is Europe’s largest licensed apparel and accessories supplier to major high street and online fashion retailers. With over 22 years of experience, the company combines deep licensing expertise, audited manufacturing partners, and strong retail relationships across Europe and the Middle East to deliver high-quality, on-trend products. Its portfolio spans global brands and covers babywear, kidswear, and adult collections across daywear, nightwear, outerwear, swimwear, essentials, and accessories. The culture is built on creativity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving, encouraging team members to bring ideas and help shape distinctive licensed fashion products.Role DescriptionThe Design Team Lead (Germany) is a full-time, hybrid role, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role oversees a team of designers focused on licensed apparel and accessories for the German market, ensuring concepts align with brand guidelines, retailer requirements, and market trends. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the design workflow from brief to final product, allocating projects, reviewing and approving designs, and coordinating closely with licensing, sales, and production teams. The Design Team Lead will manage timelines, maintain high design standards, and ensure speed to market by driving efficient processes and clear communication. The role also involves mentoring team members, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to innovation in product ranges that resonate with German consumers and key retail partners.QualificationsStrong Communication skills for clear collaboration with internal teams, licensors, and retail partners.Proven Team Leadership and Team Management experience, including mentoring designers and coordinating cross-functional work.Solid Project Management capabilities to handle multiple design briefs, deadlines, and production milestones.Demonstrated Product Design expertise in apparel and/or accessories, ideally within licensed or branded fashion.Experience working in fashion or licensing environments, with understanding of European retail markets; familiarity with the German market is an advantage.Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and strong visual presentation skills.Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup from our German Office, balancing onsite collaboration with independent remote work.Relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.