Overview
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Design Director to lead the creative direction and brand vision for a fast-growing contemporary fashion brand spanning wholesale, DTC, and retail . The ideal candidate brings leadership and business acumen, a strong aesthetic point of view, deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to translate brand DNA into compelling collections for women’s and men’s across all classifications.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the brand’s creative vision, ensuring a cohesive identity across product, imagery, packaging, retail, and digital platforms.
- Translate brand positioning into seasonal creative direction that resonates with target customers across multiple channels.
- Partner with executive leadership to align creative strategy with business objectives and growth plans.
- Lead design and product teams in developing contemporary, trend-relevant collections that balance creativity with commercial appeal.
- Oversee seasonal concept development, color stories, fabric direction, and key silhouette planning.
- Ensure product differentiation and alignment with pricing architecture across wholesale, DTC, and retail channels.
- Review and approve final collections and line presentations.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Production, and Sales to ensure creative alignment with business needs and customer expectations.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to design, ecommerce, and marketing teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
- 10+ years of creative leadership experience within contemporary or premium fashion.
- Proven experience directing across wholesale, DTC, and retail environments.
- Strong understanding of consumer trends, market positioning, and competitive landscape.
- Exceptional creative vision with a strong sense of storytelling and brand identity.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with design, merchandising, marketing, and sales teams.
Salary: $160,000-$180,000
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