Head of Design - Luxury RTW Brand

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Mode Search are collaborating with a distinctive British luxury fashion house in their search for a Head of Design.

This is a pivotal role at an exciting time of renewal for the brand, as it enters a new era that honours its iconic creative DNA while redefining its relevance in today’s luxury landscape. Partnering closely with the Creative Director and CEO, the Head of Design will help shape the brand’s next chapter – translating artistic vision into modern, coherent, and commercially successful collections.

This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced luxury RTW designer to play a central role in reimagining one of Britain’s most distinctive fashion houses.

The Role:

• Partner with the Creative Director to interpret seasonal concepts, silhouettes, and colour directions into elevated ready-to-wear collections
• Design across all categories (outerwear, tailoring, daywear, evening wear, knitwear, separates) to create a complete wardrobe offering
• Balance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring design excellence supports both brand DNA and business goals
• Lead the end-to-end design process from research and sketching through fittings, sampling, and final sign-off
• Introduce structure and efficiency to the design process, improving communication between design, atelier, and product development
• Ensure technical accuracy and feasibility of design handovers for internal and external partners
• Collaborate with PD, sales, and merchandising on range planning, pricing, and fabric strategy
• Participate in fittings, partnering with Atelier to maintain the highest standards of construction and finish
• Oversee capsule and exclusive projects (bridal, collaborations, VIP) ensuring creative alignment
• Mentor junior designers, fostering creativity, teamwork, and discipline within the studio

Requirements:

• 8–10 years’ experience in luxury ready-to-wear design, ideally across full wardrobe collections (not only evening/occasion)
• Strong ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness and margin goals
• Deep technical knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, and finishing
• Proven experience bringing clarity, process, and accountability into design workflows
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and In Design
• A collaborative, highly organised team player who thrives in fast-paced studio environments
• Passionate about silhouette, craftsmanship, and the evolution of contemporary luxury

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Design

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