Head of Design - Chase Erwin

Role Overview

Chase Erwin is seeking a visionary, hands-on Head of Design to lead our development teams and elevate our brand through creative innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative leadership. This pivotal role will drive the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design to realization, ensuring that every collection embodies the sophistication, craftsmanship, and creativity for which Chase Erwin is renowned.

This role is based in the Battersea and Chelsea Harbour areas of London, involves regular international travel, and offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please get in touch with us directly, sharing your CV and portfolio via our careers site .

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Shape the creative strategy for Chase Erwin, aligning design vision with brand direction and evolving market trends across interiors and textiles.
• Oversee execution of all design and product development stages - trend research, mill and studio visits, concept creation, fabric selection, prototyping, sampling, and finished product evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with sales, production, and marketing to ensure seamless integration of design concepts with commercial objectives.
• Deliver collections on time and within budget.
• Champion a customer-focused approach by translating market insights into commercially successful products that exceed client expectations.
• Work cross-functionally to optimize product development processes, sustainable practices, and enhance efficiency and ROI.
• Represent the brand at industry events, supplier meetings, and exhibitions, requiring regular international travel.
• Drive adoption of innovative materials, finishes, and techniques, maintaining leadership in luxury textile design.

Additional Qualifications

• Significant experience in a leadership design role within the luxury interior textiles or fabric industry.
• Advanced knowledge of woven textile design, material innovation, and development processes.
• Proven ability to create commercially successful and contemporary collections.
• Experience managing complex product development projects from concept to launch within time and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing creativity and business objectives.
• Hands-on approach with meticulous attention to detail and quality.

Personal Qualities

• Creative thinker passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leader valuing diversity and inclusion.
• Strategic mindset capable of translating vision into actionable plans.
• Adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable with changing priorities.
• Proactive, resilient, and organized, with a results-driven attitude.
• Willing to travel flexibly within the UK and internationally (at least 6 times per year).

Why Join Chase Erwin?

• Be part of a globally recognized luxury brand committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
• Lead and develop a talented team in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays annually.
• Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including industry events and training.
• Work in a culture that values creativity, originality, and work-life balance.

If you are passionate about leading design for a luxury interiors brand and want to make a lasting impact, please upload your CV and portfolio via our careers page .

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