About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and creative Director, Men's Design to lead the design vision and execution across our Men's business, with a primary focus on denim and accessories. This individual will play a critical role in shaping seasonal assortments, driving innovation, and delivering compelling, customer-focused product that aligns with brand aesthetic and business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic design leader with deep expertise in men's apparel and denim, a strong understanding of garment construction and costing, and a proven ability to inspire teams while bringing concepts to life in a fast-paced retail environment.
What You'll Do
Lead the creative direction and seasonal design strategy across Men's categories, including denim and accessories.
Create brand-right product that balances style, quality, customer needs, and commercial objectives.
Drive the end-to-end design process from concept through final product approval.
Develop and communicate compelling seasonal concepts, color direction, and design narratives.
Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, CAD, and Graphic Design teams to bring collections to market.
Ensure product assortments align with brand standards, financial goals, and customer expectations.
Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and market shopping to identify opportunities and inform seasonal strategies.
Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and development to a team of designers and freelance talent.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Present concepts, seasonal strategies, and product assortments to leadership and key stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
10+ years of apparel design experience, with significant experience focused on men's apparel.
5+ years of people management experience leading and developing design teams.
Strong background designing within the denim category is required.
Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, wash development, and product costing.
Demonstrated ability to translate conceptual ideas into commercially successful product.
Strong sense of color, trend, and market awareness.
Experience working within a corporate retail or apparel environment preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
Additional Information
This position requires a minimum of four days per week onsite, with the broader team currently working onsite five days per week.
The role will directly manage two designers and one freelance designer.
If you are a passionate design leader with a strong menswear and denim background and are excited to shape compelling product assortments while leading a talented team, we'd love to hear from you.
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