Director of Design, Ann Mashburn

WHAT IS THE BRAND?

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a singular passion: taking care of people. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality, iconic brands. We want to be the world's go-to lifestyle shop – a place that embodies service and style, accessibility and luxury, and, for us, the very best of everything. Most excitingly, our story is still unfolding, and incredible growth opportunities lie ahead...

WHAT IS THE MINDSET?

Do you believe that hospitality never takes a break?

Do you believe that serving people, at its heart, is cool?

Are you always looking for a way to not say 'no'?

Do you value the success of the team over the success of the individual?

Is your attitude worth catching?

WHAT IS THE JOB?

The

Director of Design

will serve as one of the Company's leads in Design and Product Development for our Ann Mashburn Products. This person will also be the primary owner of the planning and execution of all Design and Product Development for Ann Mashburn products. This position reports to the EVP of Design & Product. This position is ideal for a highly multi-functional, "roll up your sleeves," entrepreneurial creative professional who has demonstrated excellent thought, people, and process leadership.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?

Collaborate with EVP of Design in the development and execution of product designs to achieve overall product strategy and merchandise objectives for Ann Mashburn Brand

Responsible for creating designs, big ideas, sketches, and prototypes.

Responsible for upholding design integrity, high-quality execution, and timeliness throughout the entire development process from concept through engineering and commercialization.

Manage the design process from market research, concept boards, colors, fabric selection, designing to final fittings

Accountable for calendar adherence throughout the entire development process

Give feedback to design team members in developing seasonal mood boards, color palettes, and themes that represent the seasonal storytelling.

Work closely with Technical Design partner to ensure fit consistency and raise quality

Manage and mentor a team of Associate Designers, foster creative development, collaboration, and performance.

Partner with merchandising to analyze performance and guide future product assortments.

Maintain excellent partnerships and clear communication with internal cross-functional and external teams, including Merchandising, Product Development /Technical Design

Attend fittings and provide clear design direction and comments to ensure fit and aesthetic alignment standards in production.

WHAT ARE THE SKILLS?

A 10+ year track record as a creative professional at a high-growth consumer brand, preferably in the retail, apparel, and hospitality space

Distinctive people, process, and thought leadership capabilities and deep cross-functional influencing skills

Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behavior, and patternmaking.

Excellent hand sketching and/or digital sketching ability.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), PLM systems, and Microsoft Office.

Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of development from concept through engineering

Excellent sense of style, color and ability to conceptualize a collection

Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills; ability to form partnerships to collaborate, influence and drive change.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Team player

Excellent work ethics, passion for excellence

Strong portfolio of work is required