Head Of Design

MESHKI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Clothing allowance

Wellness program

Flexible working arrangements

Training programs

Job summary

MESHKI is seeking a Head of Design to define, elevate and protect our product handwriting - ensuring every collection, category and product expression is commercially powerful, creatively distinctive and unmistakably MESHKI. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of our product function, reporting to the Co-CEOs and Head of Buying & Product Development.

You'll work closely with Buying, Planning, Garment Technology, Sourcing, Creative and Ecommerce to bring products to life that are

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading design in premium fashion or global retail.
• Strong leadership with mentoring and team development.
• Ability to translate brand vision into commercially viable product.

Responsibilities

• Define and protect MESHKI design handwriting across categories and collections.
• Identify silhouettes, fabrics and product signatures to establish brand pillars.
• Lead seasonal design direction and ensure alignment with a single brand vision.
• Elevate design standards across sketches, fabric, colour and finish to stay ahead of competitors.
• Build and mentor a high-performing design team and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand handwriting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

MESHKI is a globally recognised fashion brand, celebrated for its dedication to empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability. With the vision to be the global leader in accessible luxury and championing the empowerment of people worldwide through an unmatched shopping experience, MESHKI prides itself on being a brand that inspires and engages, fostering a culture of social change and community impact.

BENEFITS

Employee Perks: A generous employee discount and monthly clothing allowance, bi-weekly breakfasts, access to MESHKI thrive days, monthly culture incentives, MESHKI wellness program and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Personal and Professional Development: We invest in your growth with access to training programs, workshops and global conferences, free access to Headspace and Masterclass.

Career Advancement: Clear pathways for career advancement within MESHKI, supporting your professional journey every step of the way.

COMPANY CULTURE

We cherish a culture at MESHKI where every individual feels respected, valued and is empowered with the tools, resources and support to contribute to the collective goal we all share, whilst advancing their career goals and ambitions. At MESHKI your future is defined by your ambition, your dedication and integrity; if you work hard, and contribute to the empowering culture that surrounds you through collaboration, communication, a humble attitude to learning and integrity and gratitude and professionalism, you’ll achieve any goal you set your mind to.

ABOUT THE ROLE

MESHKI is seeking a Head of Design to define, elevate and protect our product handwriting - ensuring every collection, category and product expression is commercially powerful, creatively distinctive and unmistakably MESHKI.

This is a senior leadership role sitting at the heart of our product function, reporting to the Co-CEOs and Head of Buying & Product Development. You'll work closely with Buying, Planning, Garment Technology, Sourcing, Creative and Ecommerce to bring products to life that are commercially strong, creatively distinctive and unmistakably MESHKI.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Define and protect the MESHKI design handwriting by developing a clear, consistent design direction across all categories that makes product recognisable, desirable and unmistakably us.
• Identifying and develop the silhouettes, fabrications and product signatures that can become long-term brand pillars, working with Buying and Planning to bring them to life.
• Lead seasonal design direction and range cohesion by partnering with founders and the broader product team to ensure every collection, capsule and drop ladders back to one clear brand vision.
• Elevate creative standards across the design team by raising the bar on sketches, fabric selection, colour palettes, silhouettes and finishing, ensuring the product feels fresh, original and ahead of competitors.
• Lead, develop and build a high-performing design team. Mentor Designers and foster a culture that is creatively sharp and commercially aware.
• Partner with Buying, Planning and Trade, using sell-through, return rate, margin and customer feedback data to inform design decisions and ensure product direction supports commercial objectives.
• Work with Garment Technology, Sourcing and Production to strengthen fit consistency, reduce return risk and improve the overall reliability of product.
• Help define which categories MESHKI should lead, supporting range clarity and ensuring each category has a distinct identity and reason to exist.
• Partner with Creative, Ecommerce and Brand to ensure design intent is accurately translated into campaigns, PDPs and customer-facing content.
• Build stronger design processes and standards to create a more disciplined design calendar, from concept through to sample review and post-launch analysis, reducing wasted development time and reactive working.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING

• Proven experience leading design within a contemporary womenswear, premium fashion, high-growth DTC or global retail environment, with a strong portfolio of commercially successful, creatively distinctive work.
• A refined, commercial eye with the ability to create a product that is not only beautiful but desirable, ownable and globally relevant, balancing creative originality with business discipline.
• Demonstrated experience building product icons and range architecture including developing styles, silhouettes and signatures that become synonymous with a brand over time.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing, mentoring and developing a design team, setting high standards and building a culture of creativity and accountability.
• Cross-functional credibility with ability working alongside Buying, Planning, Garment Technology, Sourcing and Creative teams, and able to translate design vision into commercially executable product.
• The ability to use sell-through, return data, customer feedback and commercial performance to refine and strengthen design direction without compromising brand identity.
• Deep understanding of fit, fabrication and construction and how design decisions upstream affect product quality, return rates and customer satisfaction.