Design Director, Women's Active
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Job Location:
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Design Director at Vuori Clothing you will be at the forefront of creating world-class athletic and swim apparel known for its design function fit and quality. Under the mentorship and partnership of the VP Design & broader Design leadership team you will lead and develop the womens active and technical product line from initial concept to garment production. Your role involves leading a team and embedding intuitive innovation into each product while seamlessly blending function and you will oversee include active run court sports swim and seamless.
What youll get to do:
Technical Design Expertise & Product Creation
- Be an expert with extensive experience in Womens Active & Swim in a successful commercial space.
- Create detailed and industry leading collections overseeing your teams designs tech packs and detailed construction diagrams to execute styles with overseas venders.
- Develop and ideate innovative and unique fabrics and trims with a strong understanding of technical materials including construction while working with a variety of fabrics including knits wovens seamless warp knits.
- Design and execute industry-leading highly functional styles that reflect Vuoris design ethos and meet our customers needs.
- Demonstrate a sharp understanding of pattern movement and technical construction to communicate effectively with Fit PD factories and 3D teams.
- Conduct fittings and participate in construction reviews considering aesthetics function and margin of garments.
- Work on special design kits for Vuori athletes collaborations or special projects.
- Partner with ambassadors/athletes to continuously elevate existing and explore customer needs.
Commercial Acumen & Market Awareness
- Strong understanding of apparel market and fashion trends. Create a wide spectrum of products from high volume / high IMU franchises to pinnacle innovative programs.
- Collaborate with Merchants to harmonize commerciality with innovation. Understand the importance of running a high-volume business closely monitoring sell-throughs and reacting to market shifts and consumer trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Organizational Impact
- Drive success within a multifaceted organization ensuring your team is connected and up to date in PD Fit Merchandising Materials Sourcing Color and Textures Planning Product Education etc.
- Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead collaborate brainstorm and co-create innovation concepts and design as both a leader and a mentor.
- Manage and mentor a team of designers guiding them in problem solving and long-term growth
Qualifications :
Who you are:
- 12 years of industry experience is required.
- Proven track recordofleadership and team management in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Expert understanding in fabric trims and materials that go into making active apparel
- Extremely organized and able to multitask manage complicated projects from start to finish.
- Experience in designing active swim seamless apparel. Bonus if have had experience in Tennis Run Hike highly technical product Intimates
- Expert in fit and function of garment able to partner closely with technical design to elevate product finishings and seek perfect fit.
- A bachelors degree in design (BA BFA or BS) or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient at Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Teams Microsoft PowerPoint Office and Excel.
- Understanding of 3D design
Additional Information :
Our investment in you:
At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $181200 per year - $242550 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to ... View more
