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Head of Design (Accessorize)

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Monsoon Accessorize

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Design
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You have senior design experience in multi-product accessories, strong knowledge of categories, a passion for design, and proven leadership skills in managing teams and cross-functional work.
  • You will lead design vision, manage critical paths, oversee range building, guide the team, ensure trends align with brand, and handle budgets while driving performance and strategy.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a senior Design role with proven experience of delivering multi-product accessories with an appreciation of print/textile and embellishment design.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of multi category accessories including clothing areas.
  • Passionate about design and driven by the desire to deliver a fabulous range proposition which is beautifully designed in line with our customer profile whilst hitting the right commercial notes.
  • Experience of managing a large team, overseeing product direction, identifying new opportunities, and managing sign offs and working cross functionally.

Responsibilities

  • Critical Path Management
  • Planning And Design
  • Support Buying Director to identify a commercially viable range.
  • Focusing on trend, newness & colour/print direction whilst maintaining brand identity and customer focus
  • Create the concept and direction for new seasons trends, set macro trends and colour palettes for the business. Overview and influence departmental specific trends ensuring that they sit with the overall brand direction.
  • Lead the wider design team with this vision and communicate to the business.
  • Lead and manage planning of design inspiration trips, ensuring teams are briefed on themes and trends.
  • Range Building
  • Ensure that any designs and samples are created in line with category strategy (price and product architecture, sourcing packs, product briefs etc.) through the Development Trip.
  • Lead overall design team to ensure the complete range sits in line with the macro trends set and sits cohesively together.
  • Oversee the production of all specs, designs and product briefs and making sure that they are communicated to suppliers on time.
  • People and Talent Management
  • Lead and manage the Design team to be a high performing team who are delivering against the brand strategy and company goals.
  • Budget Management
  • Set department budgets for the year and ensuring that the department delivers to commercial KPIs, including those related to managing costs.
  • Co-ordinate, brief or manage freelance designer budgets.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Head of Design at Accessorize?

The main responsibility is to drive the strategy and vision for the brand, leading innovative design while maintaining brand DNA and ensuring all design activities are aligned with the critical path.

What qualifications are required for the Head of Design position?

Candidates should have previous experience in a senior design role, a thorough understanding of multi-category accessories, and the ability to manage a large team while delivering a commercial range proposition.

What does the design team focus on according to the job description?

The design team focuses on trend analysis, newness, color/print direction, and creating concepts for new seasons, while ensuring alignment with the overall brand direction.

Is there a budget management component to this position?

Yes, the Head of Design is responsible for setting department budgets for the year and ensuring the department meets commercial KPIs related to cost management.

What opportunities for professional development does Accessorize offer?

Accessorize encourages talent management, providing opportunities for the design team to become high-performing and deliver against brand strategy and company goals.

What kind of working environment does Accessorize promote?

Accessorize promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing each individual’s unique contributions to enable employees to thrive and reach their full potential.

What benefits does Accessorize offer its employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, flexible working arrangements, and employee discounts.

How does Accessorize support charitable initiatives?

Accessorize is committed to supporting the community by working with charities that support women and improving sustainability efforts in their production processes.

Are there opportunities for additional holiday beyond the standard allowance?

Yes, employees can purchase additional holiday through the salary sacrifice scheme and receive a bonus day off after six months of service.

Does Accessorize provide assistance for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Accessorize provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job application process and for essential job functions.

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Monsoon Accessorize

Creating vibrant products. Sharing endless discovery.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1973
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At the very beginning, our philosophy was ‘small is beautiful’; we started out as a small business with a big passion for vibrant bohemian-inspired clothes, and beautiful fabrics hand-crafted by talented artisans from small communities across Asia. The first Monsoon store opened in London in 1973, selling original collections that featured clothes made with hand-loomed cotton and silk fabrics, organic vegetable dyes and artisan block-printing techniques. Over the years, our business has grown, but our passion remains the same. We have a detailed eye for true beauty, whether that’s our intricate design details, colourful prints, fabrics, or embellishments. We design in-house, source globally and ethically, and are dedicated to delivering keepsake quality, because we love to make our customer’s day just that little bit more special and out of the ordinary. We believe in the positive, empowering, life-changing power of trade rather than aid. We have always worked with craftspeople in villages and small communities to give them sustainable independence. We connect British contemporary designs with our network of craftspeople, and together they create beautiful, unique collections that celebrate our customer’s individuality and sense of adventure.