Head of Design Tableware / Director Level – TOP Luxury Retail Brand

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Head of Design Tableware / Director Level - TOP Luxury Retail Brand

The company is a world-leading global brand with stores worldwide. Their studio in Paris includes the architecture department that deals with stores and special projects, including hospitality worldwide and the homeware and tableware department. There are all kinds of creatives here, and all designs come to life from their main Paris site.

About the Role

Full time - Contract to be extended to a permanent basis after the first 12 months / it can be earlier

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the overall design strategy and vision for the brand's tableware for particular projects, sites and collections.
• Ensure that all design projects align with the brand's vision, values, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive brand innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the luxury market.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers / architects / project managers, ensuring high performance.
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages new ideas and design excellence.
• Guide your team in the creation of designs that correspond to the guidelines of the House, while maintaining consistency with the brands and projects' vision.

Design Execution:

• Oversee the conceptualisation and design development of tableware designs, ensuring they reflect the brand's luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic.
• Oversee and direct the design process from concept to design development, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Ensure consistency in design across all retail locations while adapting to local cultures and trends, techniques of making with materials including porcelain, glass and others.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with multiple teams including hospitality, special projects, homeware, VMs and more to ensure cohesive and impactful design solutions.
• Develop close collaboration with other teams, both internal and external.
• Liaise with external partners, including makers, artists and craftspeople to achieve optimal design outcomes.

Senior Team Reporting and Approval Seeking:

• Oversee the preparation of quality written presentations for Stores Committee meetings.
• Present new concepts and designs at weekly committee meetings to secure approvals and budgets.
• Have regular meetings with superiors regarding actions and progress on the team, projects, and designs.

Innovation and Trends:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging design technologies, and the competitive landscape.
• Introduce innovative design concepts that enhance the customer experience and drive brand loyalty.
• Manage and take part in the research and development of new design elements for future collections and line-ups.

About You

• Experience in management and directorship roles.
• Ideally 10+ years' experience as an architect, Interior Designer, or product designer, particularly individuals who have worked in tableware designs.
• Experience in high-end ultra-luxury designs.
• Proven experience in concept and design stages.
• Great design eye and attention to detail with a must-do attitude.
• Ability to communicate well with internal, external teams, seniors, and committee members.
• A track record and an outstanding portfolio of luxury and high-end work (particularly in homeware and tableware).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; any other language is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary - 100 to 150k DoE.
• Visa can be arranged if needed.
• Relocation support on offer if needed, including up to 2 months of temporary accommodation.
• Many other benefits including strong healthcare packages and more.
• Opportunity for further career growth and extension of the contract to a permanent role after the first 12 months (it can be earlier).

This is a one-off opportunity to join one of the most well-known and creative brands in the industry and to be part of a highly creative team with prospects for strong career growth within the organisation.

NOTE: Please submit a CV in English along with your Portfolio to the following email *** to be considered for this role.

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