In 1988 Vanessa Denza founded Denza, a recruitment company known for exceptional candidate and client service. The company is now owned and run by Emma Davidson who acquired the company in 2014 after working as Vanessa Denza’s right hand since 2008. Having originated specialising in recruitment for design Denza is now able to facilitate clients and candidates across non-design areas of fashion, in
addition to senior and executive roles across all disciplines. Areas we cover are –
Design: Womenswear design, Menswear design, Childrenswear design, Lingerie design, Denim design, Knitwear design, Accessories design, Footwear design, Textile design for fashion (Print design, Embroidery design, Embellishment design) and Homeware design (soft furnishing, textiles, tabletop, gift etc). This is all roles at all levels from graduate to creative director. Non-design: Primarily Product development, Production, Studio management, Fabric sourcing, Design room assistance, Garment technology, Pattern Cutting and Visual Merchandising. From time to time Brand Management, Licensing and Consultancy. This is all roles at all levels from graduate to director. We can use our years of industry background to advise on or apply to any search within the fashion industry not listed. As a privately owned independent company we are able to tailor a search to the specific needs of our clients.
