Job Description
Design Director, RTW
Company Overview: Our client is a dynamic company specializing in the fashion industry with a focus on designing and producing Ready-To-Wear and dress apparel lines. The company is committed to blending creative vision with structured business strategies to deliver high-quality, innovative apparel products.
Position Overview: Client is seeking a highly structured and business-savvy Design Director to join their dynamic team on a full-time basis. Reporting directly to the VP of Design, this pivotal role will oversee all Ready-To-Wear apparel functions translating creative visions into actionable plans with precision and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Translate the Vice President’s concepts into actionable design plans and oversee their execution from start to finish.
- Lead and manage the Ready-To-Wear apparel teams to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Delegate assignments effectively to optimize team productivity and workflow.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of design projects.
- Identify and troubleshoot challenges within the design process proactively to keep projects on track.
- Support creative leadership with organizational structure and business strategy integration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in fashion design leadership roles, particularly in Ready-To-Wear
- Proven experience managing creative teams and coordinating between design and executive leadership.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a strategic and business-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to foster collaboration and maintain clear channels throughout the design process.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, creative environment while maintaining structure and clarity.
Job Tags
Full time,