Hair Manager

ASOS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion e-commerce company seeks a Hair Manager to spearhead the hairstyling team for dynamic photo shoots. This pivotal role encompasses managing team operations, ensuring top-notch styling quality, and collaborating closely with creative departments to align hair aesthetics with brand direction. Candidates should possess extensive hairstyling experience and exhibit strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional hairstyling experience.
• 2+ years in a team lead or management role.
• Strong understanding of contemporary fashion hair styling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a hairstyling team for e-commerce shoots.
• Ensure consistency in hair styling across multiple campaigns.
• Collaborate with various creative teams to align on styling guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Creativity

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedHair Managerto lead our in-house hairstyling team, working across fast-paced e-commerce fashion shoots. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring all models are styled to the highest standard, reflecting the brand’s aesthetic and aligning with creative direction.

As Hair Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the hairstyling team, maintain consistency in hair looks across all shoots, and collaborate closely with the styling, makeup, photography, and production teams. You will play a central role in shaping the hair direction for campaigns and online product imagery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of hairstylists across multiple e-commerce shoots.

• Maintain a high level of quality and consistency in hair styling across all brands and categories.

• Work closely with the creative and styling leads to define and implement hair guidelines that align with seasonal fashion trends and brand identity.

• Manage scheduling and resource planning for hair team coverage across studio operations.

• Provide hands-on hairstyling support during high-volume shoot days, campaign shoots, and special projects.

• Conduct regular hair look reviews to ensure adherence to guidelines and elevate output.

• Source and maintain hair tools and products, ensuring readiness and hygiene standards are upheld.

• Onboard and train new hairstylists in studio processes, safety, and brand expectations.

• Proactively address any challenges related to hair styling during shoots, ensuring minimal disruption.

• Stay up to date with trends, techniques, and innovations in hairstyling relevant to the fashion and e-commerce space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior hairstylist or hair manager within a fashion, e-commerce, or editorial environment.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a creative team.

• Excellent understanding of contemporary fashion hair styling, especially for commercial and digital media.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume studio while maintaining creative and technical standards.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple departments.

• Ability to give constructive feedback and inspire your team to continuously improve.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing team operations and creative direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional hairstyling experience with at least 2 years in a team lead or management role.

• Experience working with diverse hair types and textures.

• Familiarity with e-commerce studio workflows and digital asset production processes.