Design Director - Luxury Kids Brand
- Source: LinkedIn
- Fourth Floor
- $150,000 to $200,000 /yr
- On-site
- New York City
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
Established luxury fashion and lifestyle brand is looking for a Design Director to join their team in New York to design across their kids apparel collection.
**5 days on site
Responsibilities:
- Lead the creative direction and overall design strategy across all kids wovens and cut & sew knits
- Lead development of concepts, colors, prints, fabrics, and key design details
- Manage and mentor designers while overseeing creative execution and development
- Partner with merchandising, buying, sourcing, and production teams to align design with business goals
- Monitor market and fashion trends to inform product direction and keep the assortment relevant
- Review samples, prototypes, and technical materials to ensure quality and design consistency
- Oversee graphics, prints, patterns, and other surface design initiatives
- Present collections to leadership and ensure designs meet timelines, costs, and production standards.
- Travel as needed for factories, sourcing, and industry events
Qualifications:
- 7-10+ years of relevant design experience
- Prior experience in a leadership role
- Bachelor’s Degree in design or related field
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process and production timelines
- Proficiency in Adobe CS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Please submit your resume & portfolio for consideration!
