Design Director

Title: Design Director- Juniors
Description: Apparel Company
Location: NYC  
Salary: $125000-$135000
Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC.

Design Director

Focus on Knit Tops & Bottoms will manage product development from initial concept through production phases. 

Responsibilities: 

Design/Product

• Work closely with Creative Director and other Design Directors to come up with seasonal color, concept, and key item decks quarterly
• Oversee the product execution for each season from concept, through development, and into production and build compelling assortments with an appropriate balance of risk, testing new ideas, and elevated offering
• Maintain line plans for house labels and a variety of private label accounts
• Partner closely with Merchandising Director to adhere to line plans, deliverables, and evolving sales needs
• Develop product presentations for sales appointments
• Communicate with overseas offices to execute accurate, attractive, on calendar sampling
• Stay informed and ahead of competitive landscape and industry trends and translate for the brand.
• Interpret seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility
• Consistently shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities
• Adhere to time and action calendar
• Able to create tech packs and flat Adobe Illustrator sketches with complete competency and be able to train staff
• Oversee re-occurring meetings such as: fit, spec pass-off, sample development and tear review”

Management

• Must have management experience
• Provide a positive and challenging work environment
• Inspire team to continuously present new and innovative ideas
• Able to adapt to an ever changing environment and lead the team seamlessly through obstacles
• Collaborative, consultative style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization 

Requirements:

• 8+ years of related experience in Design and or Product Development
• Junior apparel experience required
• A minimum of five years management experience managing a team from Sr. Designer to Design Assistant
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment under pressure
• Extremely proficient using illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically
• Experience and comfortable giving presentations to the Executive/CEO level

Please apply with your resume, portfolio and salary requirements.
 
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