Director, Design
Core
Strategic leadership for knits and sweaters business with hands-on design ownership for casual bottoms, denim, and outerwear.
Role type
Director, Design (Category Lead & Hands-on Designer)
Builds
Seasonal sportswear collections (knits, sweaters, bottoms, denim, outerwear) for Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores, and K&G Fashion.
Domain
Apparel retail / Fashion design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy, product development, fabrications, fit, quality standards, vendor management, cross-functional leadership, AI-powered design tools, trend forecasting, commercial planning
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in fashion design or related field, significant experience in apparel design or product development
Technologies
AI-powered design tools, generative ideation, digital prototyping, virtual sampling
Responsibilities
Establish seasonal strategy and creative direction across knits, sweaters, casual bottoms, denim, and outerwear; Lead the knits and sweaters category while maintaining hands-on design ownership of bottoms, denim, and outerwear; Design and develop seasonal products from concept through final sample approval; Set and uphold standards for fit, handfeel, fabrication, quality, and construction; Partner with merchandising and planning to balance creative direction with assortment needs, pricing, margin, volume, and customer expectations; Lead vendor and cross-functional reviews, resolving issues related to design, fit, feasibility, costing, quality, and delivery.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution