Lead Designer Topshop Denim

THE ROLE

Were looking for a visionary Lead Designer to help shape the future of Topshop - bringing bold ideas creative leadership and commercial edge to one of fashions most iconic brands.

Working closely with the Head of Design youll help shape and deliver the brands creative vision - leading across Denim & Casual to enable us to always stay ahead of the curve. Youll play a key role in setting seasonal direction driving innovation and ensuring our product resonates with the Topshop customer.

Youll lead and inspire a team of designers overseeing the development of standout collections that balance creativity with commerciality. From trend concepting and product execution to studio briefing and cross-functional collaboration youll be hands-on in every stage of the design process. Youll also support in shaping agile ways of working and championing change.

This is a brilliant opportunity to influence one of the brands most exciting categories and help define the next chapter of Topshops global style story.

What youll be doing...

• Leading Denim and Casual for Topshop.
• Identifying and delivering new product opportunities at speed keeping Topshop first to market with trend-led pieces.
• Collaborate across functions - including Marketing - to ensure design vision is reflected across all customer touchpoints.

We move fast so are in the office at least three days a week to ensure we keep connected creative and ahead of the curve.

Qualifications :

About You

With proven experience in fast-paced fashion retail environments you will bring design and leadership expertise across Denim and Casual. You have a sharp eye for detail with a strong trend vision and a deep understanding of global fashion and customer profiles enabling you to deliver standout product that balances creativity with commercial appeal.

A natural leader you are able to inspire your team influence stakeholders and drive the brands forward with a clear design vision and a deep understanding of the target customer.

Youll also bring:

• A proven ability to deliver world-class product that blends creativity with commercial appeal - designing standout trend-led pieces alongside high-performing seasonal must-haves.
• Proven ability to source and develop product across Far East India and European markets including speed-to-market opportunities from Turkey
• A strong level of Fabric and wash experience across denim and casual fabrications.
• Deep trend research capabilities and the ability to translate insights into brand-aligned commercially relevant product
• Strong awareness of global retail trends market conditions and customer behaviour

Additional Information :

BeneFITS 

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!) 
• Employee sample sales 
• 25 days paid annual leave an extra celebration day for a special moment 
• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• Private medical care scheme 
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash or use towards other benefits 
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time