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Freelance Head of Design - Remote - Global women's Luxury RTW Brand

Mode Search Ltd. Remote (🇫🇷 94260 Fresnes, France)

Remote Full-time Head

Develop and execute seasonal luxury womenswear collections with the Founder and Creative Director, translating the brand’s creative vision into refined, commercially relevant designs. Manage design development from research and concepts through sampling, fittings, production collaboration, and final product approval.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute seasonal luxury womenswear collections with the Founder and Creative Director, translating the brand’s creative vision into refined, commercially relevant designs. Manage design development from research and concepts through sampling, fittings, production collaboration, and final product approval.

Requirements

  • Candidates need proven experience designing womenswear for a luxury, contemporary luxury, or premium designer brand, supported by a portfolio with a sophisticated, modern aesthetic. They should bring strong technical and garment-construction knowledge, experience across the full design process, excellent communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to travel to Milan approximately monthly.

Key Skills

Luxury Womenswear Design Seasonal Collection Development Research & Concept Development Garment Construction Pattern Making Technical Sketching Fabric Selection Sampling Process Fittings Coordination Production Collaboration Portfolio Presentation Cross‑Functional Communication Project Management Travel to Milan Trend Analysis Adobe Illustrator CLO 3D Team Leadership Organizational Skills

About Mode Search Ltd.

MODE SEARCH is a leading global consultancy and search firm. We curate the inspiring individuals behind the world’s most desirable luxury brands, across Fashion, Lifestyle and the Creative industries. ​We have an affinity for finding the perfect match, with a flair for the unexpected. In a continually evolving market, the secret to resilience is: talent. The right senior level hire can elevate your brand equity, raise your bottom line and even change the face of the industry at large. We are your eyes on the ground for your next key hire. Only with expert and intuitive support can you anticipate the advantage they will bring, the prestige they will add, and the legacy they will leave behind.

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