Interim Design Manager EMEA

Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company founded in 1973. At a time when all life on earth is under threat of extinction, we aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imagination—to influence changes needed to protect our planet. A registered B Corporation and founding member of 1% for the Planet, Patagonia is recognised internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism, contributing over $145 million in grants and in-kind donations to thousands of grassroots environmental groups around the world.

Your role:

We are in business to save our home planet. This interim role will contribute to this by managing the EMEA team and output for marketplace experience design, digital design, brand & impact design, 3D design and visual merchandise, in alignment with the go to market (GTM) process for product, enviro and brand marketing.

You will work in close partnership with Patagonia’s global design team, wider brand marketing team, the product & marketing operations manager and external partners to deliver the highest standards of visual design, merchandise and production within timelines and following global brand guidelines.

Main tasks:

• Lead team of four designers and one visual merchandising manager to ensure positive skills-based and personal development

• Manage all aspects of GTM design in support of brand, enviro, ecommerce and wholesale campaigns

• Manage all aspects of design in support of the implementation of branded physical spaces including retail stores, offices and showrooms

• Manage external creative partners and design / production output in collaboration with operations team

• Partner with product & marketing operations manager on design requests from the broader organization

• Guarantee the respect of adherence to global guidelines and quality of execution. Ensure review of all creative, across all channels

• Manage functional budgets

• In partnership with operations team, manage fixture production, inventory and storage, as required

What we’re looking for:

• An inclusive mindset

• A love of the outdoors

• A passion for saving our home planet and making a positive impact through your work

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design or architecture

• 8+ years professional experience in graphic design and studio management

• Proven experience in managing a team successfully

• Adobe creative suite proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Fluent in English; other languages a plus

• Strong creativity and a keen attention to details

• Well organized; can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously; deadline oriented

• Ability to challenge the status quo and bring creative ideas to the table

• Flexible team player; can anticipate and adapt to change

At Patagonia, we commit to becoming an anti-racist company that leads by example. This means doing the work to be inclusive and equitable, across all aspects of our business.

Every person who applies to join Patagonia receives equal employment opportunities, and we value a welcoming environment where each member of our EMEA team feels included, respected and empowered, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, civil status, national origin, disability or age.

At Patagonia, we strive to have inclusive representation within our organisation and embrace a diverse mix of talent to contribute to our culture. We actively seek applications from Black and People of Colour (BPOC) and other underrepresented groups.

As we are in business to save our home planet, we can only do this together.