Creative Sample Studio is looking for a Head of Product Development & Client Growth to work across operations and sales, in a hybrid leadership role combining hands-on operations/product development with active sales and business development.

The successful applicant will work directly with the founders in a full-time, in-person role, leading projects and people, taking ownership of delivery and processes, and driving new client acquisition, with a clear path to Head of Department.

What the Head of Product Development & Client Growth will be doing…

Leadership & Ownership:

• Lead product development and delivery processes end-to-end.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams across fittings, sampling and production.
• Take responsibility for timelines, structure and outcomes; drive accountability across the studio.
• Coach and mentor team members; build scalable workflows.

Client & Business Development:

• Own client relationships from first contact through delivery.
• Proactively generate new business through outreach, networking and relationship building.
• Present proposals, win briefs and convert leads into revenue.
• Maintain upsell and retention activities to grow studio income.

Product, Technical & Operations:

• Oversee development from concept, through fittings and approvals, to production.
• Lead fittings and technical reviews — must have strong garment construction knowledge to direct pattern, fit and sew decisions.
• Manage production timelines, budgets and vendor relations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements across sampling and production workflows.

What Creative Sample Studio is looking for:

• driven, proactive, and ambitious, with a blend of technical fashion experience and commercial instinct.
• You likely have experience in fashion product development, production or brand-side roles.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern/readings and fitting processes (able to lead fittings and give technical direction).
• Confident communicator in English and comfortable leading client conversations.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Commercially minded with experience or aptitude for sales/business development.
• Take initiative, push projects forward and want to grow into a leadership position.

What Creative Sample Studio values:

• Ambition and growth mindset
• Strong communication and leadership potential
• Commercial thinking and client focus
• Ability to take responsibility and make decisions

What Creative Sample Studio offers:

• Base salary with commission on client acquisition (discussed during interview)
• Direct work with founders
• Real responsibility from day one
• Fast growth environment with a clear path to leadership
• Opportunity to shape the role and impact of company growth

Application

Apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest.