Head of Design - Chase Erwin

Role Overview

Chase Erwin seeks a visionary handson 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 realisation 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 adhoc flexible/hybrid working.

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

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• To shape the creative strategy for Chase Erwin and thesign 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 ensuring seamless integration of design concepts with commercial objectives.
• Deliver collections on time and within budget parameters.
• Champion a customerfocused approach by translating market insights into commercially viable products that exceed client expectations.
• Work crossfunctionally to optimise the product development processes and sustainable practices and enhance efficiency and ROI.
• Represent the brands at industry events supplier meetings and design exhibitions (this will require regular international travel.
• Drive the adoption of innovative materials finishes and techniques maintaining a leadership position in luxury textile design.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience in a leadership design role in 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 for discerning clients.
• Experience managing complex product development projects from concept to launch within time and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and direct multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance creativity and business objectives.
• Handson approach with meticulous attention to detail and quality.

Personal Qualities for Success in Textile Design Leadership

• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Collaborative team leader who values diversity and inclusion.
• Strategic mindset able to translate vision into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Adaptable and solutionsfocused comfortable navigating changing priorities and challenges.
• Proactive resilient and resultsdriven with a high level of organisation.
• Able to travel flexibly throughout the UK and overseas (at least 6 occasions per year).

Why Join Chase Erwin as Head of Design

• Join a globally recognised luxury brand committed to creative excellence innovation and sustainability.
• Lead and develop a talented team in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
• Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development including industry events and training.
• A culture that values creativity originality and worklife balance.

If you are passionate about leading design for a luxury interiors brand and wish to make a lasting impact at Chase Erwin please upload your CV and portfolio via our careers page at

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