We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.
The Role…
Esquire is looking for a world-class Style Director who will act as writer and commissioning stylist to lead its fashion vision across print, digital, social, video, events, and commercial platforms. This high-profile role will drive Esquire’s overarching fashion strategy, shaping the brand’s position in the style landscape with wit, authority, and creativity. From writing, editing, and commissioning features and trend stories to styling and overseeing shoots, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering bold, distinctive content that defines Esquire’s fashion identity.
We’re seeking a candidate with strong commercial acumen, a substantial contacts book, and established relationships across the fashion industry. You’ll develop and maintain client partnerships, conceive innovative solutions with the commercial team, and safeguard editorial excellence across all channels.
Reporting to the Editor in Chief and working closely with the Style Director – Watches and Site Director, you’ll combine editorial expertise with business strategy to elevate Esquire’s fashion impact and engage readers daily with fresh ideas in fashion, style, and grooming.
Main Duties…
Drive Fashion Strategy:
- Conceive and drive the overarching fashion strategy for Esquire across print, digital, social, and video platforms.
- Shape Esquire’s fashion identity, ensuring innovation and alignment across all channels.
Multichannel Editorial Responsibilities:
- Edit the style section of esquire.com/uk, by working with the Style Director - Watches and Site Director writing at least one daily style story. Contributing to the stand-up meeting with story ideas.
- Write and contribute to style, fashion, watches, and grooming content for the print magazine.
- Assist with commissioning and styling of main fashion shoots.
Content Creation and Social Media:
- Develop and own social media franchises for esquire.com/uk.
- Contribute to Esquire's weekly newsletters with engaging style related updates.
- Plan and star in original fashion and style video content.
- Event Hosting and Brand Representation:
- Host talks, events, and participate in scheduling key Esquire tentpole moments.
- Represent Esquire at industry events, including evenings and weekends, acting as an ambassador for Hearst UK and its values.
Commercial Collaboration and Relationship Management:
- Bridge editorial and commercial operations by navigating and owning key client relationships.
- Manage DMR and ensure the maintenance of relationships with key brands.
- Collaborate with commercial and creative solutions teams to develop innovative projects across the style, grooming, and watches categories.
Styling and Commissioning:
- Oversee styling and the commissioning of fashion and still-life shoots as required.
Additional Duties and Development:
- Contribute ideas and content to all Esquire properties, ensuring cutting-edge coverage of men’s style.
- Collaborate closely with the Style Director - Watches, Site Director, and Editor in Chief to align editorial and commercial output.
- Undertake further duties as assigned, utilising core skills and responsibilities.
Ambassadorial and Personal Presence:
- Represent Esquire with wit, authority, and breadth in the public Sphere.
- Regularly attend key industry events to maintain brand visibility and credibility.
What We Are Looking For…
Expertise and Industry Experience:
- A proven, world-leading menswear expert, enthusiast and journalist, with demonstrable experience on relevant publications or websites.
- Deep knowledge of men’s style culture, including latest trends and history of men’s fashion grooming and lifestyle.
- Content Creation and Editorial Skills:
- An exceptional, fast writer with the ability to produce engaging, authoritative content.
- Experienced in commissioning and editing fashion features, trend stories, opinion pieces, and news stories, ensuring high editorial standards.
- A visually driven stylist with the ability to commission and perhaps style fashion shoots.
- Bursting with innovative ideas to create dynamic style content for video.
Publishing Expertise and Innovation:
- Able to demonstrate effectiveness on SEO, and all other aspects of digital publishing.
- A broad and deep understanding of the social media landscape, with the ability to craft unique, brand relevant franchises to expand Esquire’s reach.
- A wealth of Ideas on how to effectively bring style content to life through engaging and Innovative formats.
Industry Connections and Commercial Acumen:
- Extensive contacts book within the men’s style industry.
- Intimate understanding and relationship with the commercial landscape of men’s fashion and how to navigate it to the benefit of the brand.
- Effective at navigating DMR and leveraging relationships for the benefit of the brand.
Organisational and Collaborative Strengths:
- Extremely organised, experienced in managing deadlines
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure while managing the demands of multiple stakeholders.
- A calm, flexible, and cooperative demeanour in high-pressure situations.
- An experienced commissioning editor, able to hone fashion features, trend stories, opinion pieces and news stories.
- A personable, engaging individual passionate about building new relationships and meeting diverse people.
- Deeply committed to representing Esquire to the highest standard and consistently elevating the brand’s reputation.
Benefits…
(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.
Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
- Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
- Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best
- Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
- Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
- Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
- Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
- Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
- Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
- Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
- Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.
Benefits
Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.
Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best
Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.