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Fashion Recruiters
Sourcing The Finest Executives In The Fashion Industry
Fashion Recruiters
The global fashion industry is valued at $1.7 trillion, with the United States alone valued at nearly $343 billion. With so much at stake, it is even more critical for companies and organizations to hire the finest leaders capable of setting and staying on top of industry trends as well as understanding the complexity of turning a groundbreaking design into a best-selling product.
As a leading executive search firm, Keller helps companies in sourcing and connecting with the brightest talent in the industry. Our goal is to assist clients across a wide range of fashion sectors in hiring and retaining the right candidates to help turn a growing business into an industry leader.
What We Do
At Keller, our team of headhunters aims to identify top-level candidates who have the creativity, vision, practical skills, and flexibility needed by our client companies. Now more than ever, we also look for talents with a deep understanding of digital engagement and cutting-edge technology. We bridge these gaps through stellar search and recruiting services, which include:
Assessment
During the initial evaluation, our headhunters look at each candidate’s merit, skills, and background. In addition, we assess each talent for other more intricate factors such as their work ethics, motivational drivers, and management style to determine who meets and exceeds our client’s hiring requirements.
Talent Acquisition
Our executive search agency has access to a wide network of industry professionals and connections from whom we can receive recommendations and referrals for qualified candidates. To help expand our candidate pool, we also send hundreds of cold calls and emails to “hard-to-reach” candidates.
Organization Transformation
At Keller, we source talents who can thrive in their role and offer new ideas and strategies to improve the business’s company culture. In addition, our headhunters also offer HR advisory services aimed at improving HR processes and workflows.
Our Approach to Fashion Executive Search
Keller provides bespoke executive search services tailored to the client’s business needs and goals. Our aim does not start and end at filling open roles, we are also committed to connecting clients with forward-thinking leaders who are able to meet and even exceed the demands of consumers.
Our search process is rigorous and involves extensive background, criminal, and reference checks to find the best fit. During our assessments, we also look at other more intricate factors such as a candidate’s personality, work ethic, management style, and motivational driver.
Part of what makes our searches successful is our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the search process. We place great importance on ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly and only assessed based on their merits.
Areas We Specialize In
Keller delivers exceptional executive search services to find great candidates for companies in various fields within the fashion industry. Our clients are local and global organizations found in the following fashion industries:
- Apparel Design
- Footwear Design
- Accessories Design
- Textile Design
- Fashion Marketing
- Merchandising
- Fashion Buying
- Fashion Styling
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion Journalism
- Trend Forecasting
- Production and Manufacturing
- Sustainability and Ethical Fashion
- Fashion PR and Communications
- Retail Management
- Fashion Modeling
- Costume Design
- Fashion Tech and Wearables
- E-commerce and Digital Fashion
- Fashion Education and Research
Positions We Fill in the Fashion Industry
As a leading executive recruitment firm, Keller’s fashion headhunters have decades of combined experience and expertise, having been immersed in the runway-to-retail sector, guiding luxury fashion houses, heritage labels, and high-growth DTC start-ups through every stage of the recruitment process. Our consultants possess deep industry expertise and a thorough understanding of seasonal calendars, product development, and the global market dynamics that influence sell-through and margin. This experience is backed by our proprietary assessment methodology, behavioral science, and a vast network of C-suite advisors built over thousands of hours in showrooms, trade fairs, and boardrooms.
The depth of our industry expertise, combined with our holistic approach to fashion recruitment, allows us to attract even passive candidates who rarely surface in public searches and through traditional hiring methods. What sets our searches apart is our commitment to providing a personalized approach tailored to the near-term and long-term strategic objectives of our clients. This means we are ready to identify and attract exceptional talents to fill a full spectrum of critical leadership positions in the fashion and beauty industry—from transformative C-suite professionals to reposition a global couture line, data-literate executives who can amplify digital revenue, and top-tier talents who can foster sustainability and pioneer the next wave of fashion-tech trend.
Because every brand is unique, our services do not end after placement. We stay close to both candidates and employers, advising on onboarding, organizational design, and succession planning so the best talent continues to thrive long after the contract is signed.
Why Choose Keller's Fashion Recruiters?
When you partner with Keller, you are partnering with a team of professional headhunters who believe that your success is our success. You are also partnering with a group of experienced recruiters dedicated to making the right recommendations that help empower your business.
Keller headhunters have access to an extensive network of industry professionals with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in the role and help the company achieve success.
Our Promise - The Right Hire
Our team of headhunters maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all stages of the search process. All information provided to us by our clients will be handled with utmost discretion.
We are dedicated to finding the perfect match for your business. To help ensure successful placements, we offer a 180-day guarantee. If the hired executive fails to meet client expectations within the first six months, we will redo the search at no additional cost to you.
Keller is committed to helping our clients craft their brand’s future.
Are you ready to connect with top-tier fashion leaders? Connect with one of our consultants today!
Client Testimonials
"Keller’s executive recruitment service was exceptional. Their team took the time to understand our company’s unique culture and needs, presenting us with a shortlist of highly qualified candidates who were a perfect fit. We hired our new executive in record time, and they’ve already made a significant impact on our business. I highly recommend Keller’s services to any fashion company looking for top talent."
- Liam S., HR Director
"The executive we hired through Keller has been a game-changer for our operations. Their expertise in supply chain management has streamlined our processes and greatly improved our efficiency. Keller’s team was professional, thorough, and showed a real understanding of the fashion industry. We’re thrilled with the results and would recommend Keller to anyone looking to strengthen their operations."
- Olivia J., Head of Operations
"Keller’s team was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They were responsive, professional, and really got what makes the fashion industry tick, which made the whole process so smooth. The candidates they brought us were top-notch, and the executive we hired has already made a big difference on our team. I’d happily recommend Keller to any company needing great talent."
- Noah W., Chief Executive Officer
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Tailored Excellence
Our dedicated senior consultants provide attention to detail at every stage of the search process, ensuring tailored results that exceed expectations
Nationwide / Global Talent Acquisition
Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and attract world-class leadership candidates from diverse backgrounds and locations
HR Advisory Services
We offer expert advice to optimize HR processes, boost efficiency, reduce workload, and increase employee retention and engagement.
Fast Turnaround time
Our consultants expedite searches, cutting time-to-hire while securing the best talent available.
Comprehensive Solutions
Beyond recruitment, we provide value-added services from organizational health to leadership development programs
Our Search Practices
Keller follows the highest industry standards when searching for talent for its clients.
Replacement Program
We contractually commit to replacing any hire that doesn't meet expectations.
Industry-Leading Assessments
We provide thorough evaluations, including personality insights, for shortlisted candidates.
Off-Limits Protection
We protect our clients’ interests by marking their entire company workforce off-limits for our candidate sourcing. We prioritize your business excellence.
Dedicated Points of Contact
Every client has two points of contact with Keller. An account manager and a senior consultant This ensures fast & continued response
Unbiased Third-Party References
We conduct extensive background checks, covering credit, education, criminal, and employment history. We also perform security checks when needed.
