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Hair Manager @ ASOS

London, England, gbOnsiteFull-timePosted 98 days ago

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About this role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hair Manager to lead our in-house hairstyling team, working across fast-paced e-commerce fashion shoots. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring all models are styled to the highest standard, reflecting the brand’s aesthetic and aligning with creative direction.

As Hair Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the hairstyling team, maintain consistency in hair looks across all shoots, and collaborate closely with the styling, makeup, photography, and production teams. You will play a central role in shaping the hair direction for campaigns and online product imagery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor a team of hairstylists across multiple e-commerce shoots.

Maintain a high level of quality and consistency in hair styling across all brands and categories.

Work closely with the creative and styling leads to define and implement hair guidelines that align with seasonal fashion trends and brand identity.

Manage scheduling and resource planning for hair team coverage across studio operations.

Provide hands-on hairstyling support during high-volume shoot days, campaign shoots, and special projects.

Conduct regular hair look reviews to ensure adherence to guidelines and elevate output.

Source and maintain hair tools and products, ensuring readiness and hygiene standards are upheld.

Onboard and train new hairstylists in studio processes, safety, and brand expectations.

Proactively address any challenges related to hair styling during shoots, ensuring minimal disruption.

Stay up to date with trends, techniques, and innovations in hairstyling relevant to the fashion and e-commerce space.

Who We’d Like to Meet

Proven experience as a senior hairstylist or hair manager within a fashion, e-commerce, or editorial environment.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing a creative team.

Excellent understanding of contemporary fashion hair styling, especially for commercial and digital media.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume studio while maintaining creative and technical standards.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple departments.

Ability to give constructive feedback and inspire your team to continuously improve.

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing team operations and creative direction.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of professional hairstyling experience with at least 2 years in a team lead or management role.

Experience working with diverse hair types and textures.

Familiarity with e-commerce studio workflows and digital asset production processes.

What’s in it for you?

Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!) ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business) Employee sample sales Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials 25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday Discretionary performance related bonus scheme Private medical care scheme Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits

Skills

CreativeArt/CreativeAssociateRetail

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