- Experience in Designing for Retail:
- Proven track record in developing physical products, from conceptualisation to market launch.
- Ability to design products that are not only functional but also imbued with meaning, beauty and emotional resonance.
- Strong storytelling capabilities to translate The School of Life’s philosophy into tangible products.
- Creative Leadership:
- Strong lateral thinking skills to inspire and lead creative ideas while navigating creative challenges.
- Ability to direct and coordinate the creative team to maintain a cohesive approach across The School of Life’s identity.
- Experience working in a creative environment and leading a team.
- Aesthetic and Strategic Oversight:
- A talent for delivering a “cool” brand identity—trendy, elegant, and visually striking.
- Setting aspirational benchmarks in retail design and storytelling that align with The School of Life’s values.
- Vision to create a cohesive and meaningful product range spanning lifestyle categories.
- Interpersonal and Operational Skills:
- Skilled at articulating ideas clearly and liasing with cross-functional teams and external creative partners.
- Collaborative approach to design, with the ability to incorporate constructive feedback into product design.
- Risk-Taking and Visionary Thinking:
- Willingness to push creative boundaries and explore unconventional ideas.
- An entrepreneurial mindset to challenge norms and deliver bold innovations.
- Design-Driven Mission:
- A passion for contemporary design and a finger on the pulse of global lifestyle trends.
- Ability to infuse the retail range with a sense of style that appeals to fashionable, design-conscious consumers.
- Ability to understand and assimilate content to create resonating consumer narratives.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a retail-focused design strategy aligned with The School of Life’s mission and values. / Lead the creative team in ideating and prototyping products that inspire and engage. / Ensure a seamless integration of design, branding, and marketing in collaboration with cross-functional teams. /Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless integration of design, branding, and marketing. /Stay ahead of industry trends to maintain the brand’s competitive edge and cultural relevance. / Champion innovation to create iconic, memorable products. / Work closely with Alain de Botton, The School of Life’s Founder and overall Creative Director.
Key Attributes:
Bold thinker with a track record of creative risk-taking that delivers results. / Passionate about design as a tool for emotional and intellectual connection. / A leader who thrives in a collaborative creative environment. / Trendsetter with an innate sense of style and aesthetics. / Experienced in navigating team dynamics, ensuring clarity on responsibilities and decision-making structures.
Deliverable:
A retail range that positions The School of Life as a trailblazer in the lifestyle and design space—products that are as thoughtful and meaningful as they are beautiful and covetable.
