Head of Design - Chase Erwin

Panaz Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury interiors brand is seeking a Head of Design to lead their creative vision and product development. This role involves overseeing all design stages, ensuring collections meet market trends and client expectations while managing a talented team. The position offers flexible working arrangements and requires international travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a leadership design role within luxury textiles.
• Proven ability to create successful, contemporary collections.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full product development lifecycle from concept to realization.
• Collaborate closely with sales, production, and marketing.

Skills

Creative Strategy

Collaboration

Commercial Acumen

Attention to Detail

Job description

Role Overview

Chase Erwin is seeking a visionary, hands-on Head of Design to lead our development teams and elevate our brand through creative innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative leadership. This pivotal role will drive the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design to realization, ensuring that every collection embodies the sophistication, craftsmanship, and creativity for which Chase Erwin is renowned.

This role is based in the Battersea and Chelsea Harbour areas of London, involves regular international travel, and offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please contact us directly by sharing your CV and portfolio via our careers site at https://careers.panazcareers.com/.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Shape the creative strategy for Chase Erwin and the sign, aligning design vision with brand direction and evolving market trends across interiors and textiles.
• Oversee execution of all design and product development stages – trend research, mill and studio visits, concept creation, fabric selection, prototyping, sampling, and finished product evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with sales, production, and marketing to ensure seamless integration of design concepts with commercial objectives.
• Deliver collections on time and within budget.
• Champion a customer-focused approach by translating market insights into commercially viable products that exceed client expectations.
• Work cross-functionally to optimize product development processes, sustainable practices, and enhance efficiency and ROI.
• Represent the brand at industry events, supplier meetings, and design exhibitions (requiring regular international travel).
• Drive the adoption of innovative materials, finishes, and techniques, maintaining leadership in luxury textile design.

Additional Qualifications

• Significant experience in a leadership design role within the luxury interior textiles or fabric industry.
• Advanced knowledge of woven textile design, material innovation, and development processes.
• Proven ability to create successful, contemporary collections for discerning clients.
• Experience managing complex product development projects from concept to launch within time and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen to balance creativity with business objectives.
• Hands-on approach with meticulous attention to detail and quality.

Personal Qualities for Success in Textile Design Leadership

• Creative thinker passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leader who values diversity and inclusion.
• Strategic mindset capable of translating vision into actionable plans.
• Adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating changing priorities.
• Proactive, resilient, and results-driven with high organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel flexibly within the UK and internationally (at least 6 times per year).

Why Join Chase Erwin as Head of Design?

• Join a globally recognized luxury brand committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
• Lead and develop a talented team in a collaborative environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays annually.
• Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including industry events and training.
• Work in a culture that values creativity, originality, and work-life balance.

If you are passionate about leading design for a luxury interiors brand and want to make a lasting impact at Chase Erwin, please upload your CV and portfolio via our careers page.

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