Head of Design – Lipsy

Location vacanciesineu.com Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London

Working style vacanciesineu.com Hybrid

About Lipsy

Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.

We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour. 

We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.

About the role: 

To work in collaboration with the Head of Brand to take an artistic lead on the product and design vision for Lipsy across all product categories.

Drive innovation and newness from initial concept through to product development and execution; considering how campaigns and ecomm are delivered on the NEXT website ensuring consistency and brand integrity. 

You will..

• Be the voice and vision for Design for the Lipsy Brand
• Build an effective working relationship with the Head of Brand and the wider management team to drive growth and profit for Lipsy
• Drive innovation and newness across all Product categories that excites the customer to buy Lipsy product
• Ensure that the Lipsy customer and handwriting is consistent in all product development and is at the heart of everything we do
• Lead, develop and inspire the Designers to be world-class by:
• Developing an authentic leadership style with clear and concise communication
• Attract and select top talent, demonstrating excellent judgement 
• Flex leadership style to gain the best from individuals
• Provide the space for technical experts to utilise their skills 
• Demonstrate confidence and be viewed as an authority on product
• Drive the Lipsy vision to the product teams, ensuring brand identity is clear and all design concepts are aligned to the strategy.
• Present the key trends and vision for the season demonstrating how the trends can be adapted for the Lipsy customer
• Oversee and influence departmental specific trends ensuring that they sit with the overall brand direction.
• Manage critical path dates, budgets and sign-off of collections in partnership with the Head of Brand.

Your talent…

• Experience of designing on both short and long lead departments
• Exceptional Leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop Designers to produce outstanding work product
• Experience of developing a Design strategy, leading on all design concepts and overseeing range design and development.
• Excellent presentation skills and influence skills, with proven ability to take others with you
• Senior level management and stakeholder experience

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria’s Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• 27 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Digital GP Service for help at home
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance 
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

Wellbeing

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health. 

Lipsy is a young fashion brand that’s fast moving & constantly evolving to remain ahead of the style game! Bringing fresh and innovative designs that make our customers look (and feel) amazing. From ‘jeans & a nice top’ to wear everywhere knitwear and not forgetting our show-stopping occasion and bridal dresses.

Originally founded in London in 1988 we were acquired by Next in 2008 and between us we have access to an engaged audience of over 4 million consumers globally.

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform 
• Company performance based bonus
• Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme
• Annual Travel Card Loan
• Sample Sales
• Fantastic L&D opportunities
• Flexi-Hour Scheme
• Direct to Work – Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. 

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.

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