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Design Manager - Part Time 25.5 hours per week - 6 months

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Hallmark Cards

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Product
  • Bradford

AI generated summary

  • You should have design knowledge, project management experience, strong communication skills, proficiency in relevant software, and a background in retail/FMCG. Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • You will oversee range development, translate consumer insights, present to customers, manage designers, apply manufacturing knowledge, and ensure efficient design processes for continuous improvements.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle, technical print and/or creative design processes
  • A solid understanding of what’s important for the shopper, naturally articulating the difference from a design and product/technical perspective and key influences trends and insights, which inform your decision making and selection process and engage your audience
  • You’re a comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful, tenacious and confident problem solver, with a clear understanding of what factors to take into account when finding a solution and managing resulting impacts
  • To be an excellent communicator and compelling story teller, experienced in providing effective feedback, ensuring processes and procedures are followed and articulating design and commercial decisions to engage internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Previous experience of managing projects, within a design and/or print environment, critical date paths and conflicting deadlines and priorities, with excellent organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills to meet deadlines and plan appropriately
  • You’re a technical expert and natural leader of multi-disciplined teams and complex processes, whilst being a team player, building relationships and supporting others via open and honest communication, being able to work across levels with confidence and authority
  • Evidence of making decisions to balance technical/product decision with creative and aesthetic judgements would be a significant advantage
  • Commercial acumen and understanding of retail/FMCG, ideally within a creative led business, would be a significant advantage
  • Educated to degree level in a Design/Product Development related subject or equivalent industry experience, would be a significant advantage

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing day-to-day development of ranges within the business across various categories and/or customer accounts demonstrating excellent creative delivery, mirrored with strong organisational skills.
  • Translate consumer and customer requirements into line level insights to deliver creative strategies, maximising design decisions balancing the needs for newness and the benefits of maximising Hallmarks vast design assets
  • Bolster the customer relationship, involved in presenting product ranges and winning customer and consumer engagement, leveraging your design expertise and understanding of licensing
  • Briefing Artwork Designers in line with CDP & work with Creative Services Manager to manage and amend resource to ensure milestones are met, extending to process and costing direction meeting overall COGs and Value for Money goals.
  • Application of manufacturing knowledge into design solutions, contributing to technical, VFM and CDP meetings.
  • Work with technical, production, product and creative teams to ensure catalogues, digital assets, systems, processes and procedures are effectively and efficiently adhered to across all touch points in the design and delivery process
  • Collectively deliver continuous improvements that have both commercial and design evolutionary impacts

FAQs

What is the location of the Design Manager position?

The Design Manager position is based at our Dawson Lane site in Bradford, BD4 6HN.

How many hours per week is the Design Manager position?

The Design Manager position is part time at approximately 25 hours per week.

What is the duration of the Design Manager contract?

The Design Manager contract is for a fixed term of 6 months.

Are there any benefits included with this position?

Yes, the position includes a competitive salary, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (full time equivalent), health cashback scheme, pension benefit, and other cultural and lifestyle benefits.

Is there flexibility in the working hours for this position?

Yes, there is flexibility with the dates and times for the working hours.

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

Previous experience in managing projects within a design and/or print environment is preferred, along with a solid understanding of product development lifecycle and creative design processes.

Are there opportunities for remote work?

Yes, there are flexible working opportunities, including the possibility of working from home.

What software skills are required for the Design Manager position?

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required.

Is a specific educational background required for this role?

A degree in a Design/Product Development related subject or equivalent industry experience is preferred.

What qualities are essential for success in this role?

Essential qualities include strong communication skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and the capacity to lead multi-disciplined teams.

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Hallmark Cards

When you care enough, you can change the world.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1910
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hallmark, founded in 1910 by a teenage entrepreneur with a passion for connecting people emotionally, remains family-owned and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. With over 20,000 employees globally, Hallmark operates diverse businesses. Their Hallmark Global division designs and distributes greeting cards, gifts, ornaments, and gift packaging worldwide in over 30 languages and nearly 100 countries through a network of Hallmark Gold Crown stores. Crayola®, under their portfolio, sparks creativity with art materials and toys for children globally. Hallmark Media manages three cable networks and a streaming service, providing wholesome entertainment. Crown Center, their real estate arm, oversees an 85-acre campus around their headquarters. Hallmark’s ultimate mission is to foster emotional connections and make a positive impact globally through their products and entertainment offerings. For more information, visit Hallmark.com or connect on social media platforms.