Head of Design - Contract Textiles

Role OverviewPanaz is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-performance contract fabrics, known for innovation, design excellence, and sustainability, with over 40 years of sector expertise.We are seeking a Head of Design to partner with the Design Director in developing and delivering contract textile collections for global hospitality, healthcare, cruise and commercial markets.This hands-on role will suit an experienced textile designer skilled across woven, vinyl, dyed and printed fabrics, leading CAD-based development, working directly with our international manufacturing partners in Europe, China and Turkey.The role is ideal for a designer who wants to stay close to product creation while driving design delivery and innovation as part of a collaborative team. Working closely with the Design Director, the Head of Design will provide day-to-day design leadership, manage a Senior Designer and Specialist Print Designer, and travel with or deputises for the Design Director when required.If you thrive in a busy setting and want to develop your career in a progressive company, we encourage you to apply through our careers website at https://careers.panazcareers.com/.Why Panaz? – Culture, Benefits & GrowthWe’re proud to offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where people thrive. Here’s what you can expect: 💰 Salary – competitive salary ⏰ Working hours - 37.5 hours per week 🌴 33 days holiday – Including bank holidays and paid Christmas closure 🤝 Inclusive team culture – Accessible facilities, team events, and volunteering opportunities 📚 Training & development – Ongoing support for career progression 🛡️ Company sick pay – After 1 year of serviceKey ResponsibilitiesDesign & Product Development to Launch: From initial concept through to final production, translate design briefs into commercially viable, specification-ready fabrics across woven, vinyl, dyed and printed textile collections. Contribute to overall design direction, ensuring cohesive collection st