Head of Design – Premium Bedding & Bath Textiles

House Of Fashion Associates; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

House Of Fashion Associates in Manchester seeks a Head of Design for premium home textiles. You will lead a small team, manage the design process from concept through production, and work with key retailers to drive growth.

Experience in premium bedding and bathroom textiles, CAD proficiency, and strong presentation skills are essential. Travel to supplier visits and trade shows is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in home textiles, premium bedding and bathroom categories.
• Hands-on in current role with leadership exposure.
• Experience with premium brands and UK/European retailers.
• Willingness to travel globally for suppliers and trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development for bedding and bathroom ranges from concept to bulk production.
• Collaborate with Head of Product and directors to align with strategy.
• Present designs to customers and internal stakeholders with confidence.
• Manage a small design team and maintain the critical path for projects.
• Source fabrics, visit suppliers, and dress trade shows/showrooms.

Skills

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Presentation skills

Organisation

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Travel readiness

MS Office

Trade show planning

Education

Degree level (Bachelor or equivalent)

Tools

AVA CAD

MS Office

Job description

House Of Fashion Associates in Manchester seeks a Head of Design for premium home textiles. You will lead a small team, manage the design process from concept through production, and work with key retailers to drive growth.

Experience in premium bedding and bathroom textiles, CAD proficiency, and strong presentation skills are essential. Travel to supplier visits and trade shows is expected as part of the role.