Senior Editor, Fashion Buying (Fixed-Term)

WGSN; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer trend forecasting is seeking a Senior Trend Strategist to join their London team. This role emphasizes content creation and data analysis to deliver actionable insights for clients in the fashion sector. The position is a fixed-term contract until March 2026, covering maternity leave. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in retail and strong analytical skills, working collaboratively with data scientists and analysts to shape future trends.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Holiday options

Pension

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail or fashion markets.
• Proven experience in buying, merchandising, or insights roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seasonal fashion trend reports aligned with business goals.
• Analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Write concise, client-focused commentary and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Senior Editor, Fashion Buying (Fixed-Term)

The role
We are seeking a Senior Trend Strategist to join our team of data scientists, analysts, and trend experts in London. This is a fixed-term contract until March 2026 to cover maternity leave.

Working at WGSN
Join a fast-paced, innovative environment where we create tomorrow. Our team of forecasters, content creators, designers, and analysts work together to power consumer and design forecasts across various sectors, including fashion, beauty, interiors, and more.

Role Overview
You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and trend experts to deliver AI-driven fashion planning and trend forecasting. Your focus will be on content creation, interpreting data, and providing actionable insights to our strategic partners, with a strong emphasis on content development and client engagement.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver seasonal fashion trend reports aligned with business goals.
• Analyze complex data sets and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Write concise, client-focused commentary and recommendations.
• Interpret macro and micro trends across various fashion markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data science and content.
• Manage workflow to meet content deadlines.
• Curate relevant imagery to support data analysis.
• Present insights engagingly to clients.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail, fashion markets, or related fields.
• Proven experience in buying, merchandising, or insights roles within fashion retail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data interrogation and visualization tools like SQL and Tableau.

What We Offer

• Flexible benefits including holiday options, pension, health insurance, and more.

About WGSN

WGSN is a global authority on consumer trend forecasting, helping brands create the right products for tomorrow's consumer. We value diversity, sustainability, and innovation, offering a flexible working environment.