We are looking for a visionary and trend-savvy Design Director to build and lead the trend and design operations for our clients fast-paced women's online business.

In this influential role, you will drive fashion direction by forecasting emerging trends and translating them into commercially successful collections that captivate their customer . You will oversee and lead a small design team and work collabritively with the other Design Directors and heads of in hte business to bring fresh, innovative designs to life.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct deep research on global fashion trends, from runway and street style to social media and cultural shifts.
• Partner with merchandising, production, and sourcing teams to streamline the product development process.
• Oversee the creation of innovative and trend-forward designs across all women's apparel categories. specifically yound tend led cool / edgy collections
• Lead the end-to-end design process, ensuring alignment with brand vision.
• Analyse market trends, competitor strategies, and consumer insights to uncover new opportunities.
• Develop seasonal trend boards and presentations to guide internal teams.
• Utilise trend analysis tools, social media, and AI-driven insights to anticipate customer preferences.

• Implement cutting-edge technologies to create a highly efficient design process for a fast-fashion model.
• Provide mentor ship and constructive feedback to the design team to drive creative excellence.

Person Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in fashion design, with a strong track record in a fast-paced setting.
• Expertise in trend forecasting, design development, and product lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), 3D design software (Clo3D, etc.), and emerging AI technologies.
• Passion for fashion with a sharp eye for trends, detail, and innovation.
• Must beable to work in the USA - Sponsorship is not avialable

Please ensure you have a relevant current portfolio when applying for this role that you will be able to send once we have been in contact with you