Head of Womenswear Design KUWAIT

We are recruiting a Head of Design – Womenswear on behalf of a leading international fashion retail business based in Kuwait.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the creative direction of an established womenswear business, shaping its product identity and delivering compelling, commercially successful collections. Joining a design-led organisation investing in product innovation, brand development and international growth, you will have the opportunity to influence both the creative agenda and the wider product strategy.

THE POSITION WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO KUWAIT

The Role

As Head of Design, you will take ownership of the womenswear design function, setting the seasonal creative vision and leading the team from initial concept through to final collection approval.

Combining creative leadership with strong commercial judgement, you will ensure collections reflect the brand’s identity, respond to evolving customer expectations and support business growth. You will work closely with buying, merchandising, sourcing and technical teams to translate the creative vision into a cohesive and commercially relevant product offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the creative direction and design strategy for womenswear across multiple product categories.
• Lead, mentor and develop the design team, establishing clear priorities and high standards of creative execution.
• Own the seasonal design calendar, overseeing collections from research and concept development through to final sign-off.
• Translate global fashion, consumer and lifestyle trends into distinctive collections relevant to the brand’s customers and markets.
• Direct the development of seasonal themes, silhouettes, colour palettes, fabric choices and key product stories.
• Partner with buying and merchandising teams to balance creative ambition with range requirements, pricing and margin objectives.
• Work closely with sourcing, technical and production teams to maintain design integrity, fit and quality within agreed costs and timelines.
• Oversee sample reviews, fit sessions and collection edits, providing clear direction throughout the development process.
• Use sales performance, customer feedback and market insight to refine future collections and identify opportunities for growth.
• Strengthen the brand’s product identity and present seasonal creative direction to senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head of Design, Design Director or established Senior Design Manager ready to lead a womenswear design function.
• Recent experience within an internationally recognised fashion retailer, with a strong portfolio of commercially successful womenswear collections.
• Demonstrated ability to set creative direction, lead design teams and oversee multiple product categories.
• Strong understanding of womenswear trends, fabrics, garment construction and the complete product development process.
• Ability to translate international fashion trends into a relevant product offer for different customer profiles and markets.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of how design decisions influence sales, margins and brand positioning.
• Confident presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across international teams.
• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.

Package

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.
• Relocation assistance where required.
• A senior creative leadership opportunity with meaningful influence over product direction and brand development.
• Long-term scope to contribute to the growth of an ambitious and well-invested international fashion group.