Catalogue Curation Lead

<p><strong>PART-TIME ROLE – 3 DAYS PER WEEK </strong></p> <p>I’m currently partnering with a high-growth, independent marketplace that is on a mission to rid the world of generic sentiment. They aren’t looking for followers, they want a smart, opinionated, high-performing creative who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo, kindly. </p> <p>If you’re tired of being a cog in a faceless machine and want to actually make a dent in a transforming category, this is the seat you want to pull up a chair to. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Role </strong></p> <p>As the Catalogue Curation Lead, you will own the end-to-end creative curation of the product range. This isn't just about picking what looks good; you will be the architect of the standards, principles, and decision frameworks that define quality across the entire brand. </p> <p><strong>What you’ll be doing: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Defining Excellence: Set clear quality thresholds and build decision frameworks that guide moderators and creators alike. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Strategic Curation: Decide what makes the cut and what gets prioritised, taking full accountability for both creative and commercial outcomes. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Catalogue Health: Lead structured clean-ups and collection curation to ensure the catalogue feels intentional, cohesive, and easy for customers to navigate. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Creator Mentorship: Provide direct, actionable feedback to creators to strengthen the range and lead the briefing process for high-quality output at scale. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Commercial Synergy: Collaborate with Merchandising teams to use performance data and customer insights to guide your curation decisions. </p> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>About You </strong></p> <p>My client is looking for someone who has "strong opinions, lightly held" and values progress over perfection. </p> <ul> <li> <p>Creative Authority: You possess deep visual literacy and can assess work across composition, style, tone, and brand fit—even if you aren't the hands-on designer. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Scale Experience: You have a background in curation, editorial leadership, or creative direction, with a track record of evolving standards across large portfolios. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Strategic Mindset: You think in both individual products and overarching ranges, shaping hierarchy and flow to improve storytelling. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Confident Communicator: You can articulate creative decisions to senior stakeholders with clarity and build trust with teams who may not work in creative roles. </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Balanced Perspective: You weigh data and stakeholder input to make clear trade-offs that protect long-term brand health. </p> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Location & Workplace Policy </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Central London </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>2 days office </p> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Salary & Benefits </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Part-time role 3 days per week, flexible on how this is worked </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>£50,000 FTE per annum (£30,000 pro-rata) </p> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>15 days annual leave (rising with service), pension, private health, flexible working with work from anywhere policy, L&D budget and time allowance, annual spend on the marketplace, team socials </p> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please send your CV to <a href="mailto:jodie.clayton@majorplayers.co.uk" target="_blank">jodie.clayton@majorplayers.co.uk</a> or connect via LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodieclayton/" target="_blank">Jodie Clayton</a> </p> <p>Major Players are the UK’s leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.  </p> <p>We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/" target="_blank">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a>  </p>