A fast-growing Fitness Lifestyle Clothing brand is in search of a full time Design Director. The ideal candidate combines excellence in creativity, leadership, technical expertise and is efficient, with an entrepreneurial mind and a strategic vision, while collaborating with Co-owners to create concepts, product design roadmaps, and design strategy informed by the category trends. Responsibilities: • Work closely with Vendors on fabric and fit developments as needed • Lead concept, trend forecasting, mood boards etc. for each collection • Engage in all aspects of design process from development through production • Attend fittings and provide feedback which includes potentially changing sketches • Identify key activewear trends and drive corresponding development with overseas vendors • Work Closely with outsourced the Tech Design, Pattern Makers, and Production as needed • Review development samples for approval • Ensure all calendar deadlines and productivity targets are being met • Research and analyze industry trends, shapes, market competition for materials, colors, etc. • Interview, train and manage junior members which includes providing aesthetic guidance • Travel overseas as needed • Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Expert knowledge of garment development process, fabrics, patterns and construction • Expert knowledge of target specs and BOMs • Expert sketching and CAD ability • Strong creative ability that will translate forecast trends in relation to brand’s customer
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