NET-A-PORTER delivers incredible fashion for incredible women. As the world’s leading luxury retailer with the most authoritative product edit globally, the site offers the ultimate curation of fashion from the most coveted designer brands, the most exceptional assortment of fine watches and precious jewelry, and more than 200 specialist beauty brands. Its discerning edit places special emphasis on highlighting the creativity and promise of the next generation of fashion talent via the Vanguard, a program for emerging brands. Consideration for environmental and social impact increasingly shapes the product offering, and the launch of the NET SUSTAIN platform, was created to showcase brands that place sustainability at the core of their product. Uniting content and commerce to deliver an immersive and inspiring customer experience, NET-A-PORTER speaks to a global community and features a dedicated editorial vertical with PORTER, which is renowned for its award-winning content featuring a diverse range of incredible women.
Location: London
Reports to: Fashion Director
Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:
- Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in
- A pension that both you and the company contribute too
- A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
- Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Flexible working
- A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other
As Deputy Fashion Director, you will shape and deliver the creative vision for NET-A-PORTER’s fashion output across editorial, commercial, and partnership projects. You’ll combine exceptional styling expertise, deep industry connections, and sharp commercial awareness to produce standout content that reinforces NET-A-PORTER’s position as the premier luxury fashion destination.
Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:
- Develop and pitch innovative concepts for fashion stories across all areas of the business.
- Style high-profile shoots for all platforms, including PORTER covers, tier-one marketing campaigns, and premium brand partnerships.
- Collaborate with the Creative Director and art team to craft mood boards, refine concepts, casting, source props and oversee post edits and retouching - ensuring all creative aligns with brand identity and industry relevance.
- Introduce high-calibre creative talent to the business, maintaining a dynamic roster of both emerging and established photographers.
- Build and nurture relationships with stylists, agents, PRs, and other key industry figures.
- Represent the brand at shoots, presentations, and industry events as an ambassador for NET-A-PORTER.
- Present the Net-a-Porter Livestream series, as required. Ensure engaging and commercially appropriate product selection.
- Partner with commercial teams to support investments, exclusives, co-ops, and special projects.
- Liaise with Brand Partnership teams to integrate campaign and product investments seamlessly.
- Work closely with buying teams to ensure all content is both editorially compelling and commercially viable.
- Oversee sample, stock, and fine jewellery management for local and international shoots.
- Ensure all shoots meet budgetary, scheduling, and quality standards in collaboration with the production team.
- Manage, inspire, and develop a team, setting clear objectives and conducting regular feedback sessions and annual reviews.
- Deputise for the Fashion Director when required.
- Coordinate a demanding calendar, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail at all times.
- Undertake international travel as needed to oversee shoots and build relationships.
The type of person we are looking for:
- Deep knowledge of the luxury fashion industry, including runway trends and seasonal developments.
- Strong network of photographers, agents, PRs, and other industry professionals.
- Proven experience styling A-list talent and high-profile campaigns.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing fashion stories, campaigns, and editorial styling.
- Track record of managing and developing high-performing creative teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Adaptability to shifting creative and commercial priorities.
- Sharp eye for detail and a distinctive styling aesthetic aligned with NET-A-PORTER’s brand.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to balance creative vision with business objectives.
Personal Attributes
- Flair, individuality, and a passion for luxury fashion.
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about positioning NET-A-PORTER at the forefront of the industry.
LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
Workplace Type: Hybrid
