Head of Product / Product Director - Luxury Womenswear Lifestyle Brand

Role overview

A premium luxury lifestyle brand in London is seeking a senior Head of Product / Product Director to join its leadership team. This position offers the chance to shape the product direction of a growing contemporary business, guiding each collection from the earliest concept stage through to final production.

Working in close partnership with the founders and creative team, you will make sure every range balances strong creative vision with clear commercial performance. The role calls for a product leader with deep experience in premium or luxury fashion and the ability to deliver commercially strong collections without diluting design standards.

You will own the full womenswear product function and work across Design, Merchandising, Production and Supply Chain to deliver collections for a global luxury audience. The role combines strategic planning with practical delivery, including product development, supplier management, sourcing, critical path tracking and production leadership, while also supporting and developing the team.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product development cycle, beginning with concept and ending with bulk production.
• Work closely with the creative team to turn ideas into commercially viable collections.
• Set seasonal product direction, range build and pricing in collaboration with merchandising.
• Source high-quality fabrics, trims and manufacturing partners across Europe and other international supply markets.
• Protect and improve product quality, craftsmanship and innovation throughout development.
• Manage sampling, fittings, technical development and production schedules.
• Control the critical path so launches happen on time.
• Track margins, costings and team budgets while looking for ways to improve efficiency.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and negotiate with mills and factories to maintain top standards.
• Coach, guide and develop the product team to encourage collaboration and high performance.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will be a senior product professional with a background in premium or luxury fashion, particularly womenswear. Experience with lifestyle or multi-category ranges would be especially useful.

You should bring a commercially aware mindset, a strong eye for product, and solid knowledge of sourcing, development and manufacturing within international supply chains. The role also requires confidence in managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

Strong organisation is essential, as you will be handling several collections at once. A genuine appreciation for quality, craftsmanship and distinctive luxury product is also important.

Package and additional information

The salary for this role is £85,000 to £95,000, plus a generous package and benefits. The position is based in London and is a full-time onsite opportunity.

This is a significant opportunity to join an ambitious brand during an exciting growth phase, with real influence over future product direction and the chance to contribute directly to long-term success.

For more details or a confidential conversation, please use the contact details provided by the employer.