Job Details
Position: Head of Womenswear
Reporting to: Creative Director
Location: Clerkenwell, Central London
About SALONI
SALONI is a womenswear brand and global creative studio founded in London by Saloni Lodha in 2011. Known for signature shapes, intricate embroideries, and exuberant prints, the brand has developed a multidimensional ecosystem where fashion intersects with cultural initiatives, immersive environments, and artistic collaborations. The company has built a strong international wholesale business (particularly in the USA) and has a successful and growing Direct to Consumer business through its own website.
Position Overview
The Head of Womenswear is a pivotal position at SALONI, serving as the bridge between the Creative Director’s vision and the technical realisation of the collections.
This role requires a highly experienced designer and empathetic leader who can translate high-level concepts into commercially sophisticated, beautifully crafted collections across all product categories.
The role will balance hands-on design with the mentorship of the in-house team, ensuring that SALONI’s unique DNA is meticulously woven through every collection.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and guiding the design language for the collections and the team.
Application Requirements
* Show high-level technical skills, including hand-sketching and draping.
* A considered portfolio.
* Cover letter.
Key Responsibilities
* Defining the seasonal line plan for main and pre-collections and leading the design process, garment construction, fabric selection, and fittings.
* Managing the design team's workflow and the annual design calendar.
* Leading mid-level and junior designers with research and guiding their technical and creative output.
* Collaborating on design team recruitment.
* Communicating directly with the Creative Director, translating her vision into detailed internal briefs and collection architecture.
* Adhering to the collection assortment strategy, ensuring unique pieces while maintaining core collections to balance elevation and commercial viability.
* Leading design reviews from initial concept through to final prototype.
* Maintaining direct and fluid communication with the Creative Director for design sign-offs and strategic pivots.
* Engaging in commercial meetings to integrate sales feedback into collections and working with sales data for merchandising requirements.
* Ensuring cohesion across collections and collaborations.
* Maintaining a studio environment and culture rooted in creative excellence and technical rigour.
The Ideal Candidate
* Extensive 10+ years’ experience within luxury fashion, with a proven track record of managing design teams through the full product lifecycle.
* An empathetic designer capable of translating a founder’s overarching vision into actionable results for a wider team.
* An exceptional eye for detail, fabric, and proportion, with the ability to bridge the gap between creative design and commercial reality.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
Office Environment
* Beautiful central London location in Clerkenwell with a passionate team.
* Immersive brand training and professional development opportunities