Vice President of Women's Fashion Design Job at Confidential in New York

Vice President of Women's Fashion Design

About the Company

Leading fashion retailer.

Industry
Apparel & Fashion

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1983

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

• Retail
• Apparel & Footwear
• Consumer Staples
• Apparel & Accessories
• Apparel Products
• Casual
• Consumer Products

Specialties

• retail
• specialty apparel
• stores
• fashion
• apparel
• international
• ecommerce
• digital
• and digital

Business Classifications

• E-Commerce
• B2C

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a visionary Vice President of Women's Fashion Design to steer the creative and strategic evolution of our women's apparel and accessory collections. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing a captivating design vision across categories, such as denim, wovens, knits, sweaters, lounge, and swimwear.

The ideal candidate will come with a robust leadership background, showcasing a successful history of mentoring design teams while collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure our product executions are not only seamless but also resonate with our brand identity and the latest market demands.

In this role, you will remain at the forefront of market trends, drive product innovation, and become a champion for our brand, ensuring alignment with the company's values and image. With a minimum of 15 years' experience in women's design, strong knowledge in fabric construction, fit development, and manufacturing processes are crucial.

A bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field is preferred. The successful candidate will possess a strategic mindset, extensive design experience, and a thorough understanding of the fashion landscape and evolving consumer needs. Proven success in creating commercially viable designs that align with our brand's aesthetic and values while meeting financial targets and margin goals are essential.

Strong leadership capabilities, relationship-building acumen, and collaboration skills will set you apart in this role. The ability to think strategically and communicate a clear design direction that fosters business growth is key.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Vice President of J.Crew Factory Design

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Design