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Director, Men's Design

Skill
United States, New York, New York
1212 6th Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 24, 2026
Overview Placement Type: N/A Salary: $62.87-69.85 Hourly up to $69.85/hr Start Date: Jul 6, 2026 Director, Men's Design We are seeking a Director, Men's Design to lead the creative vision, execution, and commercial translation of men's apparel across multiple product categories. This role is responsible for building brand-right, market-relevant product that balances aesthetic direction, performance, quality, and cost targets. You will lead a small but high-impact design team and partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive seasonal assortments that resonate with target consumers and drive business performance. What You'll Do Lead the end-to-end design process for men's apparel across multiple categories and seasons Define and evolve the creative direction for men's product in alignment with brand strategy Manage, mentor, and develop a small design team (2+ direct reports) Translate consumer and market insights into commercially viable product concepts Ensure product design aligns with brand identity, quality standards, and financial targets Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Technical Design teams Collaborate with CAD and Graphic Design partners to ensure cohesive storytelling across product Drive seasonal assortments from concept through final commercialization Balance creativity with cost engineering, margin targets, and production feasibility Present design direction and product concepts to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders What We're Looking For 10+ years of experience in apparel or menswear design, with leadership responsibility Proven track record leading design teams and developing high-performing product assortments Deep understanding of garment construction, materials, fit, and manufacturing processes Strong ability to translate brand direction into commercially successful product Experience working across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization Demonstrated ability to manage multiple categories and seasonal calendars simultaneously Strong design sensibility with a clear understanding of consumer trends and marketplace dynamics Experience balancing creative direction with cost, margin, and business objectives Preferred Experience Background in menswear, lifestyle, performance, or multi-category apparel brands Experience working in fast-paced, seasonal product development environments Exposure to global sourcing and cost optimization strategies Familiarity with digital design tools and modern product development workflows Experience working closely with merchandising and product strategy teams Prior experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving design vision at scale Who You Are A creative leader who thinks strategically and executes commercially Comfortable making decisions that balance design integrity with business constraints Collaborative and effective across diverse cross-functional teams Strong communicator who can articulate design vision clearly and persuasively Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple seasons and priorities Skilled at developing and mentoring design talent Grounded in product reality while maintaining strong creative vision