Director, Men's Design

Overview

Placement Type:
N/A
Salary:
$62.87-69.85 Hourly
up to $69.85/hr
Start Date:
Jul 6, 2026
Director, Men's Design
We are seeking a Director, Men's Design to lead the creative vision, execution, and commercial translation of men's apparel across multiple product categories. This role is responsible for building brand-right, market-relevant product that balances aesthetic direction, performance, quality, and cost targets.
You will lead a small but high-impact design team and partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive seasonal assortments that resonate with target consumers and drive business performance.
What You'll Do
Lead the end-to-end design process for men's apparel across multiple categories and seasons
Define and evolve the creative direction for men's product in alignment with brand strategy
Manage, mentor, and develop a small design team (2+ direct reports)
Translate consumer and market insights into commercially viable product concepts
Ensure product design aligns with brand identity, quality standards, and financial targets
Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Technical Design teams
Collaborate with CAD and Graphic Design partners to ensure cohesive storytelling across product
Drive seasonal assortments from concept through final commercialization
Balance creativity with cost engineering, margin targets, and production feasibility
Present design direction and product concepts to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

What We're Looking For
10+ years of experience in apparel or menswear design, with leadership responsibility
Proven track record leading design teams and developing high-performing product assortments
Deep understanding of garment construction, materials, fit, and manufacturing processes
Strong ability to translate brand direction into commercially successful product
Experience working across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple categories and seasonal calendars simultaneously
Strong design sensibility with a clear understanding of consumer trends and marketplace dynamics
Experience balancing creative direction with cost, margin, and business objectives

Preferred Experience
Background in menswear, lifestyle, performance, or multi-category apparel brands
Experience working in fast-paced, seasonal product development environments
Exposure to global sourcing and cost optimization strategies
Familiarity with digital design tools and modern product development workflows
Experience working closely with merchandising and product strategy teams
Prior experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving design vision at scale

Who You Are
A creative leader who thinks strategically and executes commercially
Comfortable making decisions that balance design integrity with business constraints
Collaborative and effective across diverse cross-functional teams
Strong communicator who can articulate design vision clearly and persuasively
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple seasons and priorities
Skilled at developing and mentoring design talent
Grounded in product reality while maintaining strong creative vision