Creative Director, Clothing (Clothing Designer)

Creative Director, ClothingWe're looking for a creative director to own and evolve our company's apparel and merchandise—from concept to production. This role blends creative vision, hands-on design, and brand storytelling, ensuring our merch feels intentional, elevated, and aligned with our company identity.You'll be responsible for setting the creative direction for clothing drops, designing pieces that employees and customers actually want to wear, and overseeing execution from initial concept through final product.What You'll DoDefine and own the creative vision for all company apparel and merchandiseDesign original clothing pieces (e.g., tees, hoodies, outerwear, accessories) that reflect our brand aestheticDevelop seasonal or drop-based collections rather than one-off merch itemsCreate sketches, mockups, and technical specs for productionWork with manufacturers and vendors on sampling, revisions, costing, and production timelinesEnsure quality control across fit, materials, and final executionStay current on fashion, streetwear, and lifestyle apparel trends while maintaining a timeless brand feelExperience5+ years of experience in clothing design, apparel design, or fashion creative directionStrong portfolio demonstrating original apparel design (not just graphic merch)Experience taking garments from concept ? productionStrong understanding of fabrics, construction, and fitAbility to balance creative vision with practical constraints (budget, timelines, manufacturing)Clear point of view and taste level—knows when merch feels elevated vs. genericComfortable working independently in a fast-moving startup environmentNice to HaveExperience with brand merch programs for tech, lifestyle, or consumer brandsKnowledge of sustainable or ethical manufacturing practicesExperience with small-batch or limited-run dropsBackground in streetwear, contemporary, or lifestyle apparelWe're open in terms of salary, we're looking for the perfect fit!