Responsibilities

• Defining, leading and communicating the creative vision for the brand across Menswear, Womenswear and Motorcycle collections.
• Leading the design process from initial concept through to delivery, inspiring the Design team to create on-brand, commercially relevant and market-leading products.
• Setting seasonal collection narratives and defining colour, fabrication and trim direction.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to build comprehensive product ranges that meet the requirements of both DTC and wholesale channels.
• Managing the Design Critical Path and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure business alignment; enabling key Stage Gate and sign-off meetings to run smoothly and efficiently.
• Collaborating with the PD and Production teams to ensure products are manufactured to the required standard.
• Ensuring detail, quality and consistency across all creative outputs.
• Collaborating with Brand, Ecom & Retail teams to ensure product vision is communicated to the end consumer, maintaining a consistent brand image.
• Driving sales by balancing market trends with commercial success.
• Collaborating with external partners on collaborations and special projects and managing associated project timelines.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor analysis.
• Creating a positive working environment and mentoring a team of in-house and freelance Designers, providing clear leadership, direction, feedback and support.
• International travel is required

You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you by the Company from time to time.

Skills & Experience

• Significant design experience at a senior designer or HOD and a proven track record within a premium menswear brand
• Proven team leadership and management experience, with the ability to manage, develop and mentor direct reports
• The ability to act as a brand ambassador for Belstaff
• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Docs, and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and work collaboratively with others
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in fashion design, accessories design, or a related field
• Inspired by working for Belstaff
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Effective in translating ideas into actionable plans that lead to tangible results
• Understanding of the need for process with the ability to influence change and encourage new ways of working
• Positive with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Able to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates so if you would like us to make any adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.