Design Director - Bags & Footwear Premium Brand (relocation to Asia)

From Luxe Talent, an International Recruitment and Training Consultancy Agency specialising in Executive & Middle Management profiles in the Fashion, Luxury, Retail, Food & Beverage, Hospitality and FMCG sectors, we are looking for a Design Director for an international brand specialising in the production of accessories and shoes with a very strong online and in-store presence. This role requires a relocation to Asia.

In our recruitment and training consultancy we work with several companies in the Luxury, Premium and High Premium sectors throughout Europe and have offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan and Munich.

Responsibilities of the Design Director:

• Develop a wide range of seasonal products, including a good product mix for each bag and shoe collection
• Lead the design team in the conception and presentation of convincing designs and colour palettes in line with current trends and market preferences
• Provide training, inspiration and motivation to promote high performance within the design team
• Collaborate with the studio manager to assign design projects effectively and ensure a smooth workflow
• Travel to research and gain market knowledge, source materials, visit trade shows and follow brand development
• Maintain the quality and value of projects by staying abreast of production techniques and technological advances
• Utilise technical skills in the construction of products and improve their development
• Analysing seasonal performance data to improve future product assortment strategies and maximise profitability
• Use data to understand customer needs, market dynamics and emerging trends in the digital landscape