Design Director - 24 Seven : Job Details

DESIGN DIRECTOR - Sleepwear, Intimates, ScrubsLocation: NYC In Office 5 daysOVERVIEW OF POSITION: Design DirectorDesign Director will be responsible for overseeing the product conception and creative design for our brands within the intimates Division. This includes innovative, on-time, and on-budget designs with a focus on maintaining strong brand image. The person will be responsible for building/leading the creative design teams, setting group goals, objectives and timelines, and leading the effort as a hands-on. The person will work closely with senior teams in developing a creative vision for new product lines along with manager, product modifications that represent the brands. The person will also need to work cross-functionally in a collaborative fashion with key stakeholders including production, product management, packaging, sales and other relevant teams within the supply chain to effectively move products from concept to delivery.RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop the product design strategy; lead the creative vision, as well as design and development execution for the branded intimates division and private label. Clearly communicate product vision to design and development teams. Evaluate internal and external resources to evaluate the best and most cost effective approach to design creation and product development. Manage designers and collaborate with CAD designers and technical designers, vendors, and factories to ensure new products are developed on time, correctly, both aesthetically and structurally. Prepare fashion trend boards and color stories as required. Develop branded and private label line plans to capture business building opportunities.REQUIREMENTS: 7+ years of design experience- partial focus on sleepwear or intimates is aplus 3+ years of team management experience in growing/scaling business Off price/Mass experience a plus