Design Studio Manager

Design Studio Manager PT, 3 days a week, on-site, flexible Location: Kennebunk, ME Pay based on experience Position Summary The Studio Manager supports the Studio through the full pattern and collection development cycle, from initial design and mill sourcing through design review, mill documentation, and approval of design and production cuts. Strong organizational skills are essential to the role, which also includes project tracking, sales analysis support, cross-location communication with other CF Stinson brands, and keeping the studio space organized and well maintained. Key ResponsibilitiesPattern & Collection Development Assist the Studio during the design and development of new patterns and collections Communicate with mills to collect information needed to finalize pricing and populate the New Product Entry forms for the Purchasing Department. Design Meetings Schedule Design Meetings Make flight and hotel arrangements for in-person meetings Prepare and pack pattern packets for review and approval and ship to HQ Attend the Design Meeting in person or virtually Assist the Studio during Design Meetings to finalize pattern and colorway selections Work with the Merchandising PM to select the appropriate template for sample cards Confirm required information has been passed on to Merchandising PM for New Product Entry Form Post Design Meeting Follow-Up Communicate presentation memo selection to the Merchandising PM Communicate sample card layout to the Merchandising PM Add presentation memo information and card layout to Asana for team reference Notify Samples, other CFS Brands, and Sales of upcoming launches. Pre-populate pattern Spec Form, Customs Form, and Alt HPD Form Mill Communication & Documentation Schedule mill appointments throughout the year – assist mills with travel arrangements. Maintain Mill Database with key development information and mill meeting notes Draft and send formal letters of intention to order to mill including the Spec Form, Customs Form, and Alt HPD Form after Design Meetings Follow up with mills for Spec Forms, Customs Forms and support documentation Send Master Samples to the mills Schedule meeting with Design Director and Merchandising PM to review mill forms. Meet with the Merchandising PM and Design Director to review the returned Spec Forms, Customs Form, Alt HPD Form, and testing documentation. Follow up with mills, if necessary. Project Tracking Set up each collection and pattern in Asana using existing template and assign tasks Maintain Asana as the team's checklist for open tasks and as a central reference point Set up each collection and pattern in Google Sheets – Product Development Status tracker Schedule bi-weekly meetings to check in and review Google Sheets – Product Development Status tracker. Design Cut Reviews Receive and prepare for review Design Cuts when they arrive at the Studio Ship Design Cuts that pass Studio review to HQ. Data & Reporting · Analyze sales reports to support design-team decisions and identify gaps in the product line. · Assist with color-trend tracking. Studio Operations & Environment Own the day-to-day upkeep of the studio, managing supplies and inventory, scheduling professional deep cleans, and implementing shared-space protocols (e.g., a team kitchen rotation) that keep the environment functional and client-ready Maintain the organization of Studio workspaces, storage areas, and Mill Reference Library. Maintain memo-sample systems across brands. Qualifications Experience in design and product development, ideally with textiles Experience working with vendors or mills, including gathering pricing, terms, customs, and compliance information Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Dropbox (including managing organized file structures), and Asana or similar project management tools Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing long timelines and multiple patterns at once Commitment …

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