MODE SEARCH Ltd.
Design Manager - Luxury Fashion Brand
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Mode Search is supporting an established British luxury business with the appointment of a Design Manager/ Head of Design to take creative ownership of its main line collections. This newly created position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in the evolution of the brand, combining an exceptional heritage in craftsmanship with ambitious plans for continued international growth.
This is a UK-based position with sponsorship available for the right individual. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Design Manager/ Head of Design will lead the design function and work closely with Production and wider product teams, with strong long-term progression into senior creative leadership.
The Role
- Take creative ownership of the main line collections, establishing a clear and cohesive vision across ready-to-wear, tailoring, and knitwear.
- Lead and oversee a multidisciplinary team of designers, providing creative direction across seasonal collections and additional product categories.
- Shape the overall collection aesthetic, ensuring consistency across silhouette, proportion, fabrication, colour, and detail while balancing heritage with a contemporary luxury perspective.
- Work closely with the Creative Director, Head of Production, and wider product teams to translate creative concepts into beautifully executed, commercially relevant collections.
- Play a key role in the continued evolution and international growth of the brand, drawing on its extensive archive, exceptional materials, manufacturing capabilities, and specialist craftsmanship.
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Requirements
- An accomplished luxury fashion designer or design leader with a sophisticated creative eye and the ability to oversee complete collections across multiple product categories.
- Strong experience within luxury or high-end ready-to-wear; specific with creative vision and collection-building ability the priority.
- A refined aesthetic aligned with understated, timeless luxury, with exceptional consideration of materials, colour, proportion, and detail.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring design teams, combined with a strong understanding of luxury product development, construction, and craftsmanship.
- Must be based in the UK or prepared to relocate to the UK, with sponsorship available for the right candidate.
- Open to men's or women's experience.
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Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Successful applicants will be contacted in due course.
To apply, please send your CV to info@modesearch.co.uk
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