<p><strong>Join us as a Design Manager at Magnet</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Design Manager </strong>based in <strong>Leeds</strong>, you’ll you will be responsible for overseeing all design-related activities within the business, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market trends.&nbsp;</p><p>Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.</p><p>Salary – £35,000 - £40,000 </p><p>Closing Date – Monday 26^th May</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><p>Your role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the company's design strategy and execution. Reporting to the Head of Product &amp; Sourcing, your day-to-day will include:</p><ul> <li>Brief all productchanges into the fusion catalogue launch timings.</li> <li>Defining businessrequirements for product developments, such as the integration of newsystems/technical product changes and sign off on how changes areimplemented post-development.</li> <li>Oversee the creativedirection and visual representation of products, ensuring productaesthetics, themes, and designs are cohesive.</li> <li>Conduct functional(light touch) testing per launch window to ensure product quality anddesign requirements are met.</li> <li>Create and deliverregular trend reports for Nobia UK, utilising external market resources toidentify product &amp; market trends.</li> <li>Collaborate and guidethe product teams to create a visually compelling and consistent identityfor our kitchen products. Ensure that the visual language aligns withmarket trends and customer preferences. Inputting into the productdevelopment process with design briefs where necessary.</li> <li>Ensure that the productrange is conveyed well and effectively across imagery &amp; marketingcollateral (all channels) working with the category teams. Support toolssuch as style finder on the consumer website.</li> <li>Assist in thedevelopment and execution of the CGI strategy, working with marketing toensure the product range is accurately represented across all productcategories, emphasising design excellence and quality.</li> <li>Collaborate withexternal agencies or internal teams to ensure CGI and visual contentreflect the latest product updates and product strategy.</li> <li>Coordinate the designand delivery of the product expo for the annual stores conference,ensuring the display is engaging, on-brand, and effectively showcases theMagnet offer.</li> <li>Work with storedevelopment with new store openings. Maintaining the product mix matrices,alongside the product &amp; category teams whilst inputting into designlayouts. </li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll bring to the team</strong></p><p>To succeed in this role, you’ll need:</p><ul> <li>CAD experiencerequired-including Sketch Up and Fusion</li> <li>Design / ProductExperience in a manufacturing / retail business </li> <li>Experience managingmultiple design projects from concept to completion.</li> <li>Ability to work towardstimelines, budgets, and resource allocation.</li> <li>To be comfortable withchanging priorities, technologies, or organizational structures.</li></ul><p><strong>Why choose Magnet?</strong></p><p>We’re all about investing in your potential! From day one, you’ll be supported on our industry-leading Magnet Learner Journey. Plus, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:</p><ul> <li><strong>Generous discounts:</strong> Up to 80% off ourstunning kitchen furniture and products.</li> <li><strong>Flexible holidays:</strong> Buy up to five extradays with our holiday purchase scheme.</li> <li><strong>Health and wellbeingsupport:</strong> Access our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7.</li> <li><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Cycle to work schemeand discounts with over 200 top brands through our benefits app.</li> <li><strong>Career progression:</strong> We invest in yourfuture with training and development programmes.</li> <li><strong>Refer a friend scheme</strong></li> <li><strong>Avibrant workplace:</strong> Be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and sharedsuccess.</li></ul><p><strong>Your journey starts here!</strong></p><p>At Magnet, we believe in making work a great place to be where everyone can feel at home. If you’re excited to make a difference and help us create something extraordinary, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>Take the next step in your career and <strong>apply</strong> <strong>now</strong>. </p><p></p>