Designer / Head of Design – Luxury Women’s RTW

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a high-growth luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand to support their search for a Designer or Head of Design.While the role is based in London, the brand is open to candidates located elsewhere in Europe on a remote basis. Additionally, for individuals open to relocation, the company offers relocation support and visa sponsorship to New York.This is a full-time position reporting directly to the founder and CEO, a celebrated creative leader behind other globally successful fashion ventures. The Designer will work in close collaboration with the founder, contributing to a highly collaborative, creatively driven environment.The RoleDevelop seasonal concepts and design collections across ready-to-wear and denimCreate elegant, refined silhouettes that align with the brand’s minimal and sophisticated identityLead or collaborate with product development teams to translate concepts into final garmentsConduct research across vintage references, runway archives, art, and cultural movements to inform design directionContribute to the overall styling and creative vision for campaign and lookbook shootsPartner with technical design to ensure exceptional fit, construction, and finish across all garmentsRequirementsMinimum of 5 years' experience in luxury or elevated contemporary fashion designStrong design portfolio showcasing a refined aesthetic, attention to silhouette, and expert drapingProven ability to design across multiple RTW categoriesDeep technical understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and premium finishing techniquesHighly collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced start-up environmentPassionate about building a culturally relevant brand with long-term creative integrityPlease note: Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Successful applicants will be contacted in due course.To apply, please send your CV to We look forward to hearing from you!

Created: 2025-08-01