Design Director - Sweaters

Design Director – Sweaters

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
10+ years of design experience with a strong focus on sweaters across men’s and women’s categories.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing design teams.
Expertise in stitch development, yarn sourcing, garment construction, and sweater production.
Strong presentation skills with experience in customer-facing roles.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
Strong understanding of the off-price, branded, and licensing markets is a plus.

Lead trend research, development, and design of sweaters across all genders, ensuring a cohesive and forward-thinking aesthetic.
Prepare and present seasonal concepts, collections, and design strategies in all key internal and customer-facing meetings.
Oversee all ‘front of the house’ customer engagement, acting as the creative voice and design lead in buyer and partner presentations.
Mentor and lead the design team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Develop and maintain the brand’s identity and aesthetic, ensuring consistency across all sweater designs.
Manage the design budget and allocation of resources to meet business and creative goals.
Select and develop stitches, yarns, and techniques that support the seasonal design vision and meet commercial needs.
Conduct ongoing competitive analysis and market research to inform design direction and identify whitespace opportunities.
Establish and maintain design timelines and key milestones across all sweater design projects to ensure timely delivery.
Build and foster strong relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners, ensuring quality and innovation throughout the development process.

Strong understanding of the off-price, branded, and licensing markets is a plus.