Head Of Design - Home Fragrance

Sebnini are recruiting for a Head of Design within the home fragrance sector.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years’ experience in designing for the retail sector, management experience and implementation of a project management system. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on innovation, brings a sharp commercial eye, and who can translate creative ideas into market-leading products that resonate with consumers. You’ll drive forward a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration within the team. The right candidate will be someone with a graphic design background and management experience, looking to take the next step in their career. If you have experience working with leading retailers and are passionate about leading and inspiring a creative team turning big ideas into consumer success stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Working in a successful and well-established family-run business, you will run a team who produce concepts

across ranges for a number of leading retailers nationally and globally, tailored to our specific clients.

An interest in homewares and interior trends will be particularly beneficial for this role.

Responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling and prioritising design work and allocating tasks effectively within the design team

using a project management system, overseeing the workflow of multiple design projects to ensure

deadlines are met

• Oversee and manage feedback, ensuring amends are implemented efficiently

• Scheduling and prioritising production artwork when necessary

• Understand and anticipate the requirements of workflows across the business to ensure the Design

team are resourced adequately

• Anticipate potential project challenges and proactively find solutions to maintain seamless

execution

• Ensure designs align with retailers' brand guidelines, working closely with internal teams to secure

approval and sign-off

• Liaise with compliance team to maintain awareness of compliance and regulatory standards

• Briefing and manage external freelancers when additional support is required

• Liaise with buying and sales teams within the company

• Keep abreast of trends and innovation within the industry, organising team comp shops and visiting

trade shows to develop and produce quarterly trend decks.

• Collaborating with the NPD manager to develop new ideas and writing briefs for the design team

• Client presentation planning and building

• Art direction for marketing projects such as website and photoshoots

• Conduct regular one-to-one reviews and annual appraisals; coaching, developing, and motivating

the design team to drive performance and creativity

• Manage and inspire the design team, supporting through any challenges, and fostering a solutions-

driven approach

• Overseeing the recruitment process

• Concept and product design/visuals when necessary

• Produce print ready production artwork and final artwork checking when necessary

Skills & requirements:

• Experience managing a design team within a creative environment

• An inspirational and motivating mentor and manager who is personable and approachable

• Outstanding communication skills• Strong experience within the world of product, graphic & packaging design, ideally across

homeware, beauty or gifting

• Highly creative and commercial with a keen eye for trend

• Strong project management skills, with excellent organisational and time management abilities

• Experience in implementing a project management system would be advantageous

• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and delivers solutions

• Thrives in a fast-paced role and environment

• Excellence in Adobe Suite