Design Lead – Homeware & Seasonal Ranges

Matalan; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% staff discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support by Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform discounts

Pension Scheme

Career development

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Design Lead to drive category design across key product areas in a fast-paced, omni-channel retail environment in the UK. You will translate customer insight into commercially relevant concepts, leading a creative team to deliver cohesive ranges aligned with brand direction.

You will own the seasonal framework, collaborate with Buying and Merchandising, and mentor your team to balance creative ambition with trading performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Design role, ideally within a fast-paced omni channel retailer.
• Homeware experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction for your product category in line with the design strategy.
• Own the seasonal framework for your category and ensure alignment to KPIs and range architecture.
• Oversee end-to-end design process from concept to final sign-off, balancing creativity with commercial requirements.
• Partner with Buying & Merchandising to deliver cohesive, commercially robust seasonal ranges.
• Lead, coach and develop your team, setting clear expectations and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, and Marketing teams to deliver category objectives.

Skills

Senior Design

Team Leadership

Cross-functional collab

Trend translation

Homeware experience

Job description

Matalan is seeking a Design Lead to drive category design across key product areas in a fast-paced, omni-channel retail environment in the UK. You will translate customer insight into commercially relevant concepts, leading a creative team to deliver cohesive ranges aligned with brand direction.

You will own the seasonal framework, collaborate with Buying and Merchandising, and mentor your team to balance creative ambition with trading performance.