LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Apparel Designer looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.

 

In this role, you will report to into the Head of Design and be responsible for leading the design and development of your own categories whilst overseeing a small team of designers. Your expertise will contribute to the creative vision of the brand, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of functionality, quality and style.

 

Key Responsibilities are as follows:

 

Lead the design process for assigned categories, from concept to final production.

Work hand in hand with the wider design team to share ideas and ensure that collections are cohesive across categories, as well as with buying, merchandising and tech to ensure products are developed in line with our critical path.

Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment on product vision and goals.

Mentor and guide junior designers, providing feedback and fostering a creative and productive environment, whilst driving innovation into the category.

Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform design direction and innovation.

Develop and present design concepts, technical specifications, and prototypes.

Oversee the execution of design details, ensuring adherence to brand standards and quality requirements.

Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies related to technical, performance wear.

 

Suitable applicants will display the following skills/experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field or equivalent industry experience

Experience in apparel design, with a focus on technical and performance wear.

Strong portfolio showcasing innovative designs and technical proficiency.

Excellent understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and performance technologies.

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.

A team player

Equestrian experience would be an advantage but not essential

 

About us LeMieux’s committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We’re strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.

 

Life at LeMieux

 

Overview

 

At LeMieux, we’re all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you’ll fit right in.

 

We’re growing fast. Are you motivated by new experiences, ready to try new things and excited by change?

 

We’re looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world. You’ll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.

 

Does this sound like you?

 

Benefits

 

From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees. Benefits vary by role, but you can expect:

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Casual attire

Generous holiday allowance

 

LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.

 

We have an ambitious vision and are looking to add to our 170-strong HQ team to achieve it. You’ll be working across departments and ultimately, help make LeMieux the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet.

 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination of multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving our operational efficiency, customer experience and scalability. This role involves interaction with the wider organisation and various departments, as well as with external partners and other key stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with senior leadership, gathering requirements and setting the key business objectives as well as the deliverables per project.

Managing a wide variety of large and complex projects to meet business objectives, timelines, quality and cost criteria.

Championing best practice project management principles.

Interfacing and liaising with key stakeholders including various teams, department leaders, customers and suppliers as required based on the assigned projects.

Negotiating resource requirements with relevant department leaders to ensure projects meet the timelines, costs, and delivery objectives agreed with the senior leadership team.

Arranging and chairing project team and stakeholder meetings as appropriate.

Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships throughout projects to provide focus and strong, positive perceptions of the outcomes.

Managing the day-to-day project resources for each assigned project.

Monitoring and safeguarding the commercial viability of assigned projects.

Ensuring that projects are delivered to an agreed time, cost and that they meet the agreed business objectives.

Project reporting to senior leadership including monthly dashboards, project status reports, quarterly stakeholder meetings and others as determined per project.

Maintaining a register of lessons learnt, arranging and chairing review meetings to address them.

 

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large, complex, transformative business projects across a variety of disciplines.

Sound understanding of project management principles and concepts.

Proven ability in business change management with strong communication skills.

Travel will occasionally be necessary based on project requirements.

A background in sporting goods, fashion or any other seasonal consumer goods business would be hugely advantageous.

Ambition. This is a rapidly growing business, and we want staff that can grow with us.

 

About us

 

LeMieux’s committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We’re strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.

 

Life at LeMieux

 

Overview At LeMieux, we’re all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you’ll fit right in.

 

We’re growing fast. Are you motivated by new experiences, ready to try new things and excited by change?

 

We’re looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world. You’ll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.

 

Does this sound like you?

 

Benefits From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees. Benefits vary by role, but you can expect:

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Casual attire

Generous holiday allowance

 

Please note this position is based full-time, Monday to Friday, from our East Wellow office near Romsey. We passionately believe in building strong team bonds and really value the effective collaboration that working together in person brings.

LeMieux has a number of exciting opportunities for Temporary/Seasonal staff looking to gain some extra hours in the build up to the Festive Season! Join our dynamic Warehouse team on a fixed-term contract as an order Picker/Packer, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our holiday deliveries go smoothly.

 

Get ready for an active, hands-on-role that involves, manual stock handling and order processing in a fast-paced, high energy environment. This is your chance to be part of something big this Christmas Season!

 

Key Responsibilities:

Picking and packing orders for both our trade and ecom customers

Utilising hand-held scanners for order processing (full training provided)

General stores housekeeping to a high standard including cardboard cutting and bailing

 

Skills/experience required:

Physically fit and happy to be on your feet for long periods

Hardworking with self-motivated, ‘can do’ attitude

Flexibility around hours, shift patterns will be in place with early starts/late finishes available

Although Warehouse experience Is preferred, it is not essential

Own transport, as the warehouse is not on any public transport routes

 

About us

 

LeMieux’s committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We’re strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.

 

Life at LeMieux

 

Overview At LeMieux, we’re all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you’ll fit right in.

 

*Please note – start date for these roles is scheduled from the second week of November to run through to the end of December/beginning of January.

 

There is also the potential for the role to become permanent.

As an Equestrian Product Designer, you will report into the Head of Design and be responsible for your categories from concept right through to production sign off. We are looking for a designer with a strong equestrian background and knowledge. This is the perfect opportunity to combine passion and career, creating innovative products, specifically for the horse, for one of the most exciting Equestrian brands in the world.

 

We require a team member who is eager to learn and who is able to bring fresh ideas in order to create unique products for horse and rider. This role is ideal for a hardworking and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities are as follows: •

Collaborate across departments and teams to develop exceptional products that meet our customers' needs.

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Own the design process, from conceptualization right through to production sign off, on your given categories.

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Work to the critical path, ensuring deadlines are met and product is delivered on time.

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Be commercially minded when designing and bringing product to life.

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Pay meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of design.

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Create clear and accurate design packs and liaise with factories to ensure correct execution and deadlines are met.

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Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor offerings.

 

Suitable applicants will display the following: •

A Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, or a related field, or industry equivalent experience.

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Industry experience in equestrian product design

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Strong equestrian knowledge and background

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Proven ability to work diligently in a fast-paced environment.

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Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.

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Self-sufficient and able to take initiative.

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Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.

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Be highly proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator / Photoshop

 

Please Note: this is a UK based role

 

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LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Product Technologist looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.

 

Supporting the Design team as a Primary Technical Coordinator, you would manage the fit and technical process of all horse products and accessories from initial sample until delivery handover.

 

You would be responsible for checking the quality and makeup of the samples across multiple product areas, as well as oversee all aspects of garment fit, testing and wearer trials. You would follow through with overseas factories on comments to be actioned and ensure all products are fit to proceed to full production.

 

The Role:

Assisting in the creation of spec sheets ensuring all technical attributes are correct and well communicated.

Leading fit sessions for all relevant products, relaying fit comments and amendments to suppliers and keeping all fit records up to date.

Working with Design to create clear technical packs including size specs and any specific construction details ensuring this is well communicated to suppliers.

Updating size specs, writing up and recording comments and data.

monitoring the sampling process and updating the critical path.

Test report creation and approvals.

Maintaining physical sample library & storage.

Keeping historic logs and accurate updates of samples status

Checking of incoming samples for measurement and design discrepancies

Assisting in Quality Control, checking production / received stock for sizing & fabric consistency and working with the Returns department, using the data to make sure our product is ever improving.

Daily liaison with overseas suppliers ensuring deadlines are met and the critical path stays up to date

 

Suitable applicants will display the following skills and experience:

Proven Industry experience in a similar role is essential, preferably in sports/equestrian wear product development.

Product/Garment Technologist Qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Comprehensive understanding of garment fit, technical construction and make up, and confident in grading and sizing.

Knowledge of pattern cutting, construction, and manufacturing techniques

Experience working with overseas factories

The ability to follow and manage their time according to the critical path

CAD skills and experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop would be an advantage

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel

A strong communicator with excellent organisation skills

Flexible attitude to work, with the ability to adjust to the constantly changing needs of the business

Applicant must be able to take initiative in any given role and be willing to assist where necessary, be it a photo shoot or presentation

The ability to work alone, on one’s own initiative, as well as within a team and in a fast-paced environment

An equestrian background is not essential but would be an advantage, being passionate about product is essential, as is taking an interest in the equestrian world.

 

Please Note: this is a UK based role

 

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The role:

 

As the Product Compliance Manager, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the compliance and safety of several product areas, predominantly toys and childrenswear but will also include equine and rider categories.

 

This role is crucial to ensure our products meet regulatory standards, are safe for use by our customers and will comply with UK and international regulations.

 

The role will have significant cross functional reach, working closely with product development, technical, Ecom, logistics and sales teams as well as manufacturers to ensure compliance with international and national markets including Amazon marketplace.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

 

Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and interpret relevant regulations and standards for all product areas, with particular attention to toys and childrenswear.

Ensure all products comply with applicable safety standards, including but not limited to ASTM, EN71, CPSIA, and REACH.

Keep abreast of changes in compliance regulations and update internal policies and stakeholders accordingly.

Product Testing & Certification

Coordinate product testing with third-party laboratories.

Work with the Technologist and supplier to understand the LeMieux testing requirements and action accordingly.

Along with the relevant technologist, review test reports and certifications to ensure compliance, with specific attention to labelling review and legal requirements.

Maintain a database of compliance documents for all products.

Supplier Management

Evaluate and approve suppliers based on their ability to meet compliance standards.

Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance.

Work with suppliers to resolve compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

Internal Training and Communication

Work closely with various functions to inform and deliver training programs for staff on compliance requirements and best practices.

Act as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries.

Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management.

Documentation and Record Keeping

Maintain detailed records of compliance documentation, including test reports, conformity certificates, and inspection records.

Enable a straightforward export process by liaising with the logistics team to ensure that they have all the relevant documentation in a timely manner.

Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.

Providing departments with legal briefs to ensure accurate labelling across product and packaging based on regulation requirements.

 

Skills and Experience required:

 

Proven background in Product Compliance with a thorough understanding of toy and childrenswear regulations

Previous experience with international compliance standards and regulations

Strong knowledge of product safety standards and regulatory requirements and local/international compliance laws.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work across several brand functions

Self-starting with ability to use own initiative as well as working collaboratively across multiple business functions.

LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Performance Marketing Lead looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.

 

We have an ambitious vision and are looking to add to our 170-strong HQ team to achieve it. You’ll be working alongside our Ecom and Marketing teams to achieve excellence in Performance Marketing and ultimately, help make LeMieux the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet.

 

This is a superb opportunity for a skilled, experienced digital marketing professional looking to own their channels and be part of one of the fastest growing brands in the country. Reporting to the Head of Ecommerce, you will have a significant impact on our continued rapid growth. Working closely with the Marketing department, you will deliver high performing and inspiring digital marketing campaigns via paid media.

 

As the Performance Marketing Lead, you will be responsible for our performance driven digital marketing activities, taking ownership of building and delivering a predictable and scalable customer acquisition strategy. You will drive revenue growth at an optimal return on investment, while understanding and respecting the long-term health of the brand. A keen eye for detail, an entrepreneurial mindset, a good understanding of great ad creative and the ability to carry out data analysis would be a winning combination of skills for this role.

 

If you are looking to join an exciting, rapidly growing business and work in an award-winning team of experienced digital experts, this career defining opportunity will enable you to do so. We offer extensive training and career progression opportunities.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategy: overall responsibility for building and delivering a predictable and scalable customer acquisition strategy via comprehensive multi-channel paid media plan.

Budget Management: advise on and allocate digital marketing budgets, constantly analysing spend and recommending changes as necessary to ensure optimisation.

Agencies: Responsibility for managing the performance of multiple external agency partners.

Coordination: across teams, departments and multiple external agencies to help plan and develop the creative assets required to support campaigns.

Data Analysis: drive optimisation through the analysis of large data sets, defining key performance indicators, setting measurable objectives and building plans to deliver them.

Reporting: responsibility for creating reports and provide analysis around ROI, campaign performance, conversion patterns and website traffic to help optimise all campaigns.

 

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be passionate about performance marketing and data, while understanding & respecting the critical role creative and brand marketing plays in our mix.

You will possess a strong working knowledge of our major channels and platforms including Search, Programmatic and Paid Social across Meta, YouTube and TikTok among others.

Candidates who can quickly understand, analyse, and act on data will thrive in this role.

This job requires a mix of strategic thinking, creativity, organisation and analytical skill.

You must have at least 3 years of experience in paid digital media managing a large budget.

Ambition. This is a rapidly growing business, and we want staff that can grow with us.

 

Please Note: this is a UK based role

 

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