Head of Design in London

Every exceptional customer moment starts with our people. At TFG London, we believe that it’s our team who bring our house of brands to life. All our colleagues across Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles, and Inside Story play a vital role in our success story and that story is only getting more exciting!

Hobbs London is a luxury women’s fashion brand, showcasing timeless British style and expert craftsmanship. Season after season, each Hobbs collection embodies the multifaceted nature of our modern woman - we pride ourselves on crafting pieces she loves to wear. Tailored to be feminine, you’ll find everyday polish alongside standout event dressing.

We are looking for a Head of Design to lead the creative and seasonal aesthetic direction of our Hobbs brand alongside our Product Director. Our Design team are at the core of our business, creating the mood, colour palette, prints and key shapes of our collection each season that offer our Hobbs customer a point of difference. Working closely with the buying team to develop new product ranges seasonally, our designers ensure the balance of commerciality and fashion is met - the team keep abreast of the key global trends and anticipate those which are relevant to our Hobbs customer. Reporting into the Product Director and working in tandem with the wider business you will deliver the premium handwriting and high-quality standards we are renowned for at Hobbs.

What you’ll do:

• Partnering closely with the Head of Buying and Merchandising to aid the design, print and fabric teams to build collections which are both creative and commercial, using the seasonal strategy as a starting point.
• Supporting the design, print and fabric teams to identify the key shapes and product opportunities alongside developing considered cohesive packs for end use and phased drop.
• Establishing the seasonal colour palette, developing the overarching creative direction throughout the season to bring freshness and relevance to the product.
• Leading the fabric development strategy with the assistance of our Fabric Manager, ensuring that this commercially works for all end uses across the collection.
• Partner closely with the Product Director on collection reviews and final sign-off decisions.
• Manage, mentor, and motivate a high-performing design team.

Who you’ll be:

• Established Design Manager or Head of Design with a strong track record of leading successful seasonal collections.
• Proven creative leadership with the ability to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and commercial awareness to design direction.
• Demonstrated people management experience, confidently leading and developing a team of direct reports.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

What’s in it for you:

It's not just what you can do for us. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Generous colleague discount up to 70%.
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum.
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance.
• Enhanced Maternity package.
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7.

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment: At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.