Head of Retail

Location: London

Reports to: Founder & Creative Director

About Odd Muse

Odd Muse is redefining timeless fashion with a modern edge. From our flagship stores in London and New York to our fast-growing international presence, we’re building a brand that is as much about community and experience as it is about design. With a new store opening on one of London’s most prestigious streets and ambitions to expand through innovative pop-up models across the EU and US, this is an extraordinary moment to join our journey.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Retail to lead Odd Muse’s global retail strategy. This role is pivotal in shaping how customers experience our brand in-store, from overseeing our flagship New York location to driving the success of our UK stores and spearheading expansion into new international markets.

You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring our stores deliver both commercial performance and an unforgettable brand experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Retail Strategy: Develop and execute Odd Muse’s retail growth plan, with a focus on expanding in the EU and US through both permanent locations and innovative pop-up models.
• Store Leadership: Oversee performance and operations across our retail portfolio, including the flagship New York store, UK locations, and our highly anticipated opening on London’s prestigious - Street.
• Customer Experience: Elevate the in-store journey, ensuring every Odd Muse space reflects our brand DNA and delivers a consistent, luxurious, community-driven experience.
• Commercial Performance: Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence across all retail channels, with clear KPIs and reporting.
• Expansion Projects: Lead site selection, lease negotiations, store design, and launch execution for new locations globally.
• Team Leadership: Build, inspire, and manage high-performing retail teams across regions, ensuring strong communication, training, and career development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, e-commerce, and wholesale teams to ensure an integrated, omni-channel approach.

About You

• Proven track record in senior retail leadership, ideally within a high-growth fashion or luxury brand.
• Experience overseeing multi-region retail operations, with a strong understanding of both US and UK markets.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, capable of scaling a retail portfolio globally.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience managing diverse, international teams.
• A passion for customer experience and delivering innovative, memorable in-store activations.
• Agile, entrepreneurial, and excited to build the next chapter of Odd Muse’s retail journey.

Why Join Odd Muse?

This is a rare opportunity to lead retail for a brand at a defining stage of growth. You’ll be part of a passionate, creative, and entrepreneurial team, with the chance to shape a global retail strategy and open landmark stores in some of the world’s most iconic locations.