HEAD OF DESIGN
CONTEMPORARY WOMENSWEAR LABEL | CREMORNE
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For over a decade, this contemporary womenswear label has taken inspiration from the relaxed yet glamorous lifestyles of the brand’s dual homes in Melbourne and Los Angeles. The brand has made a name for itself in the premium occasion and event dressing space, recognised for confident silhouettes, statement pieces and effortless tailoring. Founder led and backed by a dynamic team, our client has earned a reputation for knowing exactly who they are in the contemporary design space and continues to deliver elevated pieces season after season. You’ll thrive here working alongside like-minded, driven individuals. It’s the kind of name you’ll be excited to have on your resume.
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PARK IT: Secure access to a dedicated parking spot for stress-free commuting.
IN GOOD COMPANY: Work alongside a dynamic, like-minded team in a fast-moving, fashion-forward environment.
NAME DROP WORTHY: Add a highly respected, industry-recognised label to your CV, this is experience that holds real weight.
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Bring significant senior design leadership experience within a premium, contemporary or designer fashion brand
Have a proven track record leading seasonal collections and defining product direction at a brand level
Possess strong experience across multiple womenswear categories including occasionwear, tailoring, dresses, separates and resortwear
Bring extensive experience building collections for international wholesale markets and global customers
Have a deep understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, print development and technical product execution
Are highly commercial, with the ability to balance creative vision, customer demand and business performance
Have experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing design teams
Are confident working directly with suppliers, fabric mills and offshore manufacturing partners Have strong knowledge of pricing architecture, range planning and collection building Are highly proficient across Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate and digital design tools Embrace innovation and are comfortable leveraging AI and technology to improve design workflows and team performance Are a strategic thinker who can see both the creative vision and the operational path to execution Have exceptional communication skills and enjoy collaborating across all areas of the business Bring a refined eye for product, fabrication, colour, print, silhouette and brand storytelling Are passionate about building beautiful, commercially successful collections that strengthen brand identity and drive long-term growth
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com
THE ROLE
Ready to shape the future of one of Australia's most respected contemporary womenswear brands?
As Head of Design, you will lead the creative and commercial direction of the brand, driving the development of globally relevant collections that balance innovation, desirability and commercial success. Working closely with the Founder and executive team, you'll be responsible for defining seasonal vision, leading product strategy and ensuring every collection reflects the brand's distinct aesthetic while resonating across key international markets.
This is a highly influential leadership role suited to a commercially minded creative with a deep understanding of premium womenswear, wholesale collection building and international markets. You'll oversee the end-to-end design process, lead and mentor a talented team, and play a key role in shaping the next stage of growth for an established brand with a strong global presence.
If you're passionate about creating exceptional product, developing high-performing teams and building collections that deliver both creatively and commercially, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the overall design direction and seasonal strategy in line with the brand vision, customer and commercial objectives
Drive the development of globally relevant womenswear collections across dresses, tailoring, separates, occasionwear, resortwear and lifestyle categories
Develop seasonal direction across colour, fabrication, print, silhouette, styling and product architecture
Build balanced collections that combine statement pieces, commercial drivers, wardrobe essentials and key growth opportunities
Design with a strong understanding of international wholesale markets, regional customer preferences and commercial performance
Lead digital print strategy and development, ensuring prints remain elevated, brand-right and commercially relevant
Oversee the design process from concept through to final production, maintaining exceptional standards across fit, quality and execution
Partner closely with suppliers, mills and offshore manufacturing partners to drive innovation, quality and efficiency
Work collaboratively with Sales, Merchandising, Production and Marketing teams to ensure collections align with business objectives
Utilise digital tools, AI platforms and technology to enhance workflow efficiency, communication and product development
Review market feedback, sales performance and customer insights to identify opportunities and inform future collections
Lead, mentor and develop the design team, creating a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture
Drive continuous improvement across design processes, systems and ways of working
Act as a key stakeholder within the business, influencing product strategy, range architecture and long-term brand growth