Head Of Design (Design Consultant) – Premium High Street Womenswear
Location: London
Contract: Initial consultancy assignment
Start: Immediate
Package: Highly competitive (Day Rate)
Fella & Jones is partnering with an established premium British womenswear retailer to appoint an experienced Executive Design Consultant for an immediate start.
Operating at Head of Design level, the successful consultant will provide creative direction and senior design leadership across key womenswear categories, including daywear, workwear and outerwear.
This is a high-profile consultancy assignment for an accomplished design leader who can quickly understand an established brand identity, provide clarity and direction to the design team, and balance creativity with strong commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide creative leadership across the womenswear collection.
- Lead design direction across daywear, workwear and outerwear.
- Guide, motivate and develop an established design team.
- Ensure seasonal ranges reflect the brand’s identity and target customer.
- Translate seasonal concepts and market insights into commercially relevant product.
- Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development and senior leadership.
- Review ranges, identifying opportunities to strengthen product, consistency and performance.
- Maintain high standards of quality, fit, fabrication, colour and design execution.
- Bring clarity and momentum within a fast-paced retail environment.
Candidate Profile
- Currently operating, or previously operated, at Head of Design or Design Director level.
- Extensive experience within premium womenswear.
- Strong product knowledge across daywear, workwear and outerwear.
- Proven experience leading and inspiring design teams.
- A sophisticated understanding of the premium British womenswear customer.
- Able to balance creative vision, brand integrity and commercial performance.
- Confident influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating across functions.
- Comfortable stepping into a consultancy assignment and making an immediate impact.
- Available to start at short notice.
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For a confidential discussion, please apply via Linkedin or contact the Fella & Jones team at
Senior Design Consultant – Premium High Street Womenswear in Slough employer: Fella and Jones
Fella & Jones is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead product development within a prestigious luxury womenswear lifestyle brand in London. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, the company fosters a dynamic work culture that encourages creativity and innovation while providing generous benefits and a competitive salary package. Join a passionate team where your expertise will directly influence the brand's future and contribute to its exciting growth journey.
