Head of Product Collections ( Buying & Planning) – Ladieswear, Premium Brand

Luxe Talent International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Greater London is seeking a Head of Product Collections (Buying & Planning) to define and execute the product vision and strategy across all ladieswear categories. This pivotal role will drive the brand’s creative direction and commercial performance, requiring extensive experience in the premium segment and a strong customer-centric approach. The ideal candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring collections are trend-relevant and aligned with brand values, while leveraging analytical skills to make data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies that merge creativity with commercial performance.
• Extensive experience across all ladieswear categories within the premium or luxury segment.
• Deep understanding of the premium customer profile and the ability to convert insight into product direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall product vision and seasonal strategy for ladieswear.
• Lead the end‑to‑end collection planning process.
• Work closely with multiple teams to deliver a unified product message.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all garments while maintaining premium positioning.

Skills

Product sensibility

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Head of Product Collections (Buying & Planning)

The Head of Product Collections (Buying & Planning) will define and execute the overall product vision and seasonal strategy across all ladieswear categories. This pivotal role will drive the brand’s creative and commercial direction, ensuring collections are trend‑relevant, brand‑aligned, and customer‑focused. The position requires strong product sensibility, commercial acumen, and leadership to inspire and guide high‑performing buying and product teams.

Main Responsibilities

Collection Strategy

Lead the end‑to‑end collection planning process, ensuring product assortments reflect the brand DNA, customer expectations, and business objectives.

Market & Trend Direction

Translate global trends into inspiring, commercially viable collections that strengthen the brand’s competitive positioning.

Assortment Planning

Build a cohesive, profitable product offer across all categories, balancing innovation, core lines, and new opportunities.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail teams to deliver a unified product message across markets and channels.

Product Excellence

Ensure quality, fit, and consistency across all garments and categories while maintaining the brand’s premium positioning.

Leadership & Development

Coach, motivate, and develop the buying and product teams to achieve strategic and creative excellence.

Commercial Focus

Drive business performance through data‑led decisions, managing pricing architecture, margin performance, and category profitability.

Customer Insight

Use market intelligence and consumer insights to anticipate shifts in customer behaviour and identify new product opportunities.

Agility & Responsiveness

Adapt quickly to business and market changes, refining collection strategies based on performance and feedback.

Leadership

Proven ability to lead and inspire multi‑disciplinary teams with clarity, accountability, and a collaborative mindset.

Strategic Vision

Track record in defining and executing product strategies that merge creativity with commercial performance.

Ladieswear Expertise

Extensive experience across all ladieswear categories within the premium or luxury segment, with a strong understanding of fit, fabrication, and market trends.

Customer‑Centric Approach

Deep understanding of the premium customer profile and the ability to convert insight into compelling product direction.

Analytical & Commercial Acumen

Confident in using data and analytics to guide buying, pricing, and range decisions while ensuring profitability.

Adaptability

Thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving retail landscape and can pivot quickly to meet new challenges.

Communication

A persuasive communicator able to connect creative vision with commercial execution and influence at all levels.