Designer / Head of Design – Luxury Women’s RTW

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking a Designer or Head of Design to develop seasonal concepts and lead product development. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in luxury fashion design and a strong portfolio. This full-time position is based in Edinburgh but offers relocation support and remote options. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemporary fashion design.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing a refined aesthetic and expert draping.
• Deep technical understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and premium finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal concepts and design collections across ready-to-wear and denim.
• Lead or collaborate with product development teams to translate concepts into final garments.
• Contribute to the overall styling and creative vision for campaign shoots.

Skills

Luxury fashion design

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

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Designer / Head of Design – Luxury Women’s RTW, edinburgh

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Client:

MODE SEARCH Ltd.

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a high-growth luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand to support their search for a Designer or Head of Design.

While the role is based in London, the brand is open to candidates located elsewhere in Europe on a remote basis. Additionally, for individuals open to relocation, the company offers relocation support and visa sponsorship to New York.

This is a full-time position reporting directly to the founder and CEO, a celebrated creative leader behind other globally successful fashion ventures. The Designer will work in close collaboration with the founder, contributing to a highly collaborative, creatively driven environment.

The Role

• Develop seasonal concepts and design collections across ready-to-wear and denim
• Create elegant, refined silhouettes that align with the brand’s minimal and sophisticated identity
• Lead or collaborate with product development teams to translate concepts into final garments
• Conduct research across vintage references, runway archives, art, and cultural movements to inform design direction
• Contribute to the overall styling and creative vision for campaign and lookbook shoots
• Partner with technical design to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and finish across all garments

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemporary fashion design
• Strong design portfolio showcasing a refined aesthetic, attention to silhouette, and expert draping
• Proven ability to design across multiple RTW categories
• Deep technical understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and premium finishing techniques
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Passionate about building a culturally relevant brand with long-term creative integrity

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Successful applicants will be contacted in due course.