Senior Designer - Homeware Creative Lead & Range Architect

Matalan; West Kirby; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% staff discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support provided by the RETA

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform offering staff

Pension Scheme

Career development

Additional benefits

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design direction for key product areas, translating strategy and insights into commercially successful, brand-aligned ranges. You will mentor the design team and collaborate across Buying, Merchandising, Technical, and Marketing to ensure cohesive, high-impact product development.

You will own the seasonal framework, drive trend development, and partner with stakeholders to balance creativity with trading performance in a fast-paced omni-channel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Design role within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Homeware category expertise and strong understanding of trend-driven product.
• Ability to lead seasonal range development from concept to delivery.
• Confident communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction for the product category in line with the design strategy.
• Own the seasonal framework and range architecture for your category.
• Oversee end-to-end design processes with the Buying and Merchandising teams.
• Mentor and coach the design team to deliver cohesive ranges.

Skills

Senior Design experience

Homeware experience

Range leadership

Brand & fashion sense

Tools

Design tools

Job description

Matalan is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design direction for key product areas, translating strategy and insights into commercially successful, brand-aligned ranges. You will mentor the design team and collaborate across Buying, Merchandising, Technical, and Marketing to ensure cohesive, high-impact product development.

You will own the seasonal framework, drive trend development, and partner with stakeholders to balance creativity with trading performance in a fast-paced omni-channel