Job Description

Design Director _ Outerwear

Direct Reports: Senior Designer(s), Designer(s), Associate Designer(s), Assistant Designer(s)

Overview

The Design Director will define and oversee the strategy, vision, and execution for an independent business unit or department.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross functional management to drive company’s strategic initiatives
Direct the overall design process to ensure that the design team is successfully meeting business needs according to the design time-and-action calendar
Work closely with licensor to understand the brand aesthetic and seasonal strategy to effectively lead and present concept and strategy to the design team in developing clothing lines that are trend right, meet sales needs and are brand appropriate
Conduct market research and identify current trends and competitive data as it relates to their assigned brand to establish key objectives for the season
Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to conceptualize and launch clothing lines for several levels of distribution
Partner with Materials, Product Approval and Sourcing to ensure execution of samples and production matches design intention as closely as possible while navigating costing and execution challenges
Partner with Creative Servies team as needed to refresh the showrooms accordingly
Attend trade shows and industry events to remain current in the market
Supervise design staff and provide direction and management throughout the design process
Recruit top talent, train, develop and motivate team members
Travel to factories to oversee development of samples and production
Special projects as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
10+ years of experience in the fashion Industry plus knowledge of childrenswear a MUST
Ability to travel as needed
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive and collaborative
Proven ability to lead and develop a team of designers
Brand appropriate aesthetic

First 3 months 5 days in office. Accrued WFH days at 2 per month to be used each month or saved.

Salary Range $125,000- $175,000

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