This is a rare and significant opportunity to join a genuinely distinctive British lifestyle brand at a pivotal moment in its journey. This brand-new role represents a meaningful investment in design and marks a new strategic direction for the business.
The brand operates across both direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels, blending physical and digital presence. Far from the corporate mainstream, it prides itself on a creative culture that champions the unconventional attracting free thinkers, individualists and those who thrive when given real creative freedom.
This role would suit someone at Design Manger/ Head of Design level looking for their next step in their career, or an existing Design Director with a strong ladieswear background working for a retail/brand or supplier
As Design Director, you will provide creative direction and vision across all product categories, working closely with the design and buying teams to continue evolving the brand's distinctive aesthetic. You will lead, inspire, and mentor a talented team, and work collaboratively with suppliers as a key creative partner.
Main Duties and Responsibilities will include
1. Lead, manage and mentor a mixed team of in-house and freelance designers across all product categories
2. Set and own the overall creative direction, articulating a clear and cohesive vision that is understood across the business and translates into...