Womenswear Creative Lead

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

As Womenswear Creative Lead you will work closely with the Chief Creative Officer and Head of Design to provide the overarching design direction for the Womenswear collection.

A product focussed role, you will work across all categories ensuring our collections are well-rounded, appropriate to end use and with our Womenswear customer in mind at all times.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Delivering at pace the Design vision of the Chief Creative Officer
• Collaborate with the CCO & Head of Design on seasonal creative directions and colour palettes
• Lead the design of our Womenswear product across all categories, ensuring collections are cohesive, commercial and align with our AllSaints aesthetic. You are a team player who works collaboratively across the team of designers to guide our collections. A strong researcher, you will draw on a wide variety of sources to provide direction and inspiration to the team
• An awareness of the critical path to ensure that our collections are designed within the correct timeframes
• Commercial range building to create collections that cover a variety of end use and appeal to a diversity of Womenswear customers. A strong awareness of the market place and Allsaints position within it
• An awareness of AllSaints’ sustainable & ethical standards, ensuring that fabric, trim & process choices are in line with the company vision
• Work closely with the Head of Design to ensure that the storytelling of the collection is communicated to the wider business i.e. Retail and Wholesale teams

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative design skills and successful product launches with a strong understanding of current trends and consumer preferences
• Strong understanding of materials and garment construction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic AllSaints environment
• Brand Ambassador: Your genuine love for fashion is evident. You'll be an ambassador for our brand, connecting with customers and colleagues over the power of an amazing outfit.
• Driven by Success & Tenacity: You possess a winning mentality. You're resilient, focused on solutions, and committed to overcoming challenges to deliver outstanding results.
• Commercial Acumen: You have a deep understanding of retail business. You actively leverage data to gain insights and anticipate customer needs.
• Integrity: You embody our core values through your honesty and trustworthiness. You're dedicated to protecting our brand, caring for our customers, product, profit margins, and the health and safety of our teams and environments.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future