Creative Director

A varied, holistic & strategic role, working across Design, Creative & Product.
- Take ownership of the end to end creative outputs & brand direction.

**Role Overview & Objectives**:

- Lead the creative vision and design direction for the brand, including seasonal collections, brand campaigns, critical path/business timeline and product strategy.
- Specific direction for silhouettes, proportion, fabrication, technology innovations, colour, and print.
- Collaborate with the design team to create original designs that reflect the brand aesthetic and vision - developing plans, analysing results, and identifying further opportunities for growth.
- Develop product strategy, including product mix, pricing architecture, and market positioning, to ensure that collections are aligned with consumer needs.
- Analyse market trends, consumer preferences, and the competitor landscape.
- Meet budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses.
- Stay up to date with fashion trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to ensure the brand remains relevant and innovative.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise cross-functional teams across product development, logistics, buying, merchandising, marketing, and retail operations to ensure cohesive strategic development of messaging and deliverables.
- Develop thorough, well-organised design plans and create refreshing, on-trend fashion concepts to present to leadership teams.
- Oversee the production of all collections, ensuring that each collection is on-brand, commercially viable, and meets high-quality standards. This includes selecting fabrics and materials, creating mock-ups for approval, and reviewing production schedules.
- Manage the design team - providing direction, feedback, and inspiration to ensure the team delivers high-quality, unique, and innovative designs.
- Introduce cohesive seasonality to ranges, ensuring that each collection is clearly defined, builds upon the previous collection, and is in line with vision and values.
- Review the workload of design and creative teams - redefining roles, establishing KPIs, implementing development plans, and providing consistent support.
- Generate innovative concepts for promotional material and photoshoots - hiring suitable models, and booking the photographer, location, etc.
- Regularly liaise and meet with store managers to discuss new collections, gain feedback on current offerings, and introduce new items.
- Develop and oversee promotion programs including retailer panels, PR events, and trade shows.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry contacts, including suppliers, manufacturers, and creative agencies.
- Oversee the presentation of final concepts and obtain approvals for deliverables, in alignment with brand guidelines, company values, and pillars.

**About You**:

- 10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within the fashion industry, with a focus in womenswear.
- Proven track record of developing successful collections that are on-brand, commercially viable, and of high quality.
- Commercially savvy.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives.
- Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design (or a related field).
- Expertise in design and/or product development within retail is highly desired.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organised.

**Perks & Benefits**:

- Generous staff discounts and allowances across product range.
- Dynamic and evolving business that values work-life balance.
- Rewarding environment with a supportive and collaborative company culture.
- Highly competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for career development, progression, learning, and training.
- International travel.
- Onsite parking.
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