Head of Design

MacGregor Black; España; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading global performance sports brand to appoint a Head of Design. This senior role leads the design function, owning creative vision, seasonal direction and product strategy across performance categories.

You will collaborate with Product, Development, Technical and Commercial teams to deliver innovative products that balance performance, quality and a modern aesthetic.

Formación

• Significant design leadership experience within premium performance sports, outdoor, technical apparel or adjacent consumer categories.
• Proven track record of leading design teams and delivering innovative product collections for a global audience.
• Strong knowledge of technical product creation, including fabrics, materials, construction, fit and performance requirements.
• Experience balancing creative vision with commercial objectives and consumer needs.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence across Product, Development, Marketing and Commercial functions.

Responsabilidades

• Define and deliver the overall design strategy aligned with brand vision, product roadmap and growth plans.
• Lead end-to-end design process from concept to final product execution.
• Develop seasonal design direction, color strategies and product narratives to strengthen identity.
• Lead, inspire and mentor the design team to foster creativity and collaboration.
• Drive innovation across performance products through new materials, technologies and construction methods.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technical and Commercial to ensure design intent reaches market.
• Translate consumer and athlete insights into compelling product opportunities.
• Ensure products balance performance, functionality, aesthetics and commercial viability.
• Build relationships with athletes, ambassadors and partners to influence future development.
• Establish and maintain design standards and best practices across the organisation.
• Present design strategy and opportunities to senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Design leadership

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced design leader with the ability to combine technical performance, creative vision and commercial product excellence?

Can you define and deliver a global design strategy that creates innovative products, strengthens brand identity and inspires a passionate community of athletes and consumers?

Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you can influence senior stakeholders, lead talented design teams and shape the future direction of a high-growth performance brand?

MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a leading global performance sports brand on the search for a Head of Design.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will lead the design function and take ownership of the creative vision, seasonal direction and product design strategy across the brand’s performance categories. Working closely with Product, Development, Technical and Commercial teams, you will create innovative products that balance advanced functionality, exceptional quality and a distinctive modern aesthetic.

This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious design professional who can evolve a premium performance brand, driving innovation while maintaining the product excellence and consumer connection that have established its reputation within global sport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver the overall design strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider brand vision, product roadmap and commercial growth plans.


• Lead the end-to-end design process from initial concept and trend direction through to final product execution.


• Develop seasonal design direction, colour strategies and product narratives that strengthen brand identity and consumer appeal.


• Lead, inspire and develop the design team, creating a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Drive innovation across performance products through new materials, technologies, construction methods and design approaches.


• Work closely with Product Development, Technical and Commercial teams to ensure design intent is delivered through to market.


• Translate consumer insight, athlete feedback and market trends into compelling product opportunities.


• Ensure all products deliver the right balance of performance, functionality, aesthetics and commercial viability.


• Build strong relationships with athletes, ambassadors, creative partners and external stakeholders to influence future product development.


• Establish and maintain design standards, processes and best practices across the organisation.


• Present design strategy, seasonal direction and future opportunities to senior leadership.

What Are We Looking For:

• Significant design leadership experience within premium performance sports, outdoor, technical apparel, activewear or adjacent consumer categories.


• A proven track record of leading design teams and delivering innovative product collections for a global audience.


• Strong understanding of technical product creation, including fabrics, materials, construction, fit and performance requirements.


• Experience balancing creative vision with commercial objectives and consumer needs.


• Strong knowledge of global performance, lifestyle and sportswear markets.


• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Product, Development, Marketing and Commercial functions.


• Experience developing and mentoring high-performing creative teams.


• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a genuine passion for sport, innovation and product excellence.