Vice President Design

About PHOENIX

PHOENIXRetail LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern confident and effortless stylewhether dressing for work everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores 50 Bonobos Guideshops and online at.

About Bonobos

We are on a mission to make fits and connections that inspire people to be themselves. Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 60 Guideshoplocations. Our Guideshopsare in-real-lifestores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Dontthinktraditional retail Bonobos is something you haventseen before.

The Bonobos team is vibrant collaborative and inclusive. We value self-awareness empathy intellectual honesty positive energy and judgment often over experience. Wevecreated a culture where collaboration and communication are paramount all while making timefor fun and celebrating extraordinary efforts.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Design for the Express brand is a highly collaborative partner and inspiring leader who communicates effectively with the team and key Go-to-Market functional leaders. This leader possesses a strong financial acumen excellent analytical skills strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with creativity and passion for product. They are responsible for ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy. They interpret international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands company brand and business strategy. They will oversee the designer team responsible for conceptualizing and developing new collections drawing inspiration from current trends vintage influences and trend forecasting.

Express designers are responsible for setting the tone for the concept of each season by developing color palettes prints sketches fabrication and fit guidelines for the product line assortment that is sold in Express Stores Factory Outlets and our eCommerce website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify direction on trend color fabric trim and concept for each season including identifying samples that can be adapted to represent trends for the brand
• Develop initial merchandise line concept
• Maintains a pulse on the competition to ensure companys relevance in the marketplace and to identify new areas of opportunity
• Present complete concept to Merchandising Marketing and Sourcing through design-owned milestone meetings
• Coordinate with the Product Development Team to ensure timely execution of seasonal development that achieves key strategic business goals
• Lead and grow design efforts and efficiencies promoting cross-functional relationships
• Responsible for managing time and action of development
• Direct manage mentor and develop the Design team
• Define career paths to help designers identify opportunities for growth and achieve measurable goals
• Manage Design budget including travel for domestic and international shopping travel to factories for development and troubleshooting and manage subscriptions and trend services
• Negotiate maintain and optimize strategic vendor partnerships

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: BFA degree in design or equivalent work experience
• Experience: Proven leader with 15 years of experience
• Possess a relentless focus and passion for the product and customer with the ability to surprise and delight by exceeding expectations and continuous improvement
• Ability to travel domestically and overseas

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong presentation communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands Company objectives and goals and translates to measurable goals for the Team
• Holds themselves to a high standard and accountable to achieving results
• Collaborative. Ability to manage up down and across multiple levels
• Elevated taste level and fashion sense within the context of the brand
• Ability to identify and incorporate trends into clothing lines
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Ability to understand financial metrics

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associates health and long-term financial security including:

• Medical pharmacy dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Merchandise discount
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget including major medical dental vision supplemental insurance life Insurance and more.

Additionally part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.

Part-time associates may also be eligible to participate in the Bonobos Guideshop Incentive Plan.

Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including but not limited to work location education relevant skills and experience of the candidate.

An equal opportunity employer PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal state or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIXonly hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability please call 1- and say Associate Relations orsend an e-mail toand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.