Head of Design - Streetwear
East London (4 days in the office)
I am working exclusively with a global streetwear brand who are looking for a Head of Design to join them. This is a brand new role to the business and you will be responsible for creating innovative that reflect the values, culture and mission of the brand, as well as leading the Design team aligning them with the strategy and commercial goals of the business.
The role:
* Lead and inspire the Design team, providing strategic direction to lead the creation of commercially successful products.
* Optimise processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
* Work with the Head of Product to define and execute the long-term product strategy.
* Own the end to end design process, managing approvals and improving the critical path to ensure timely, budget compliant delivery.
* Review collections and provide feedback to drive improvement.
* Mentor the Design Manager and team, conducting performance reviews and providing clear growth objectives.
* Use market analysis and customer insights to guide product development and maintain competitiveness.
* Introduce new product categories and explore market opportunities.
What they are looking for:
* Someone already operating in a leadership design role with a track record of developing and growing a collaborative team.
* A passion for pushing creative boundaries, with a focus on innovative and forward-thinking approaches to design.
* A strong understanding of the design and creative process, from garment creation to final product delivery.
* Strong awareness of market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments, keeping the brand ahead of the curve in design and innovation.