Head Designer - Contemporary Brand

Our client is seeking a visionary Head Designer to lead the creative direction of a growing women’s contemporary brand. This role will oversee seasonal design and product strategy across key categories while helping shape the next phase of the brand’s evolution. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in contemporary apparel and the ability to balance creativity with commercial success across multiple retail channels.ResponsibilitiesLead the overall creative direction and seasonal design strategy across women’s apparel and lifestyle categoriesEstablish and evolve the brand identity by balancing heritage inspiration with modern market relevance Build cohesive, commercially viable assortments tailored to multiple distribution channels including department stores, specialty retail, and off-price/value-driven accounts Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, sales, and technical teams to execute product initiativesAnalyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to inform product directionMaintain development timelines and ensure timely execution in a fast-paced environmentSupport the growth and evolution of the brand’s creative identity as the business expandsYou can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.