Design Director (Temp) (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Job Title: Director of Design (Temp)

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Department: Converse

Reports To: VP of Design

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Women’s Apparel Design (Temp) to lead our Converse women’s apparel design team and support graphic aspects within the role. This role is responsible for driving the creative direction, managing the design process, and ensuring collections reflect the brand’s ethos while delivering innovation and commercial success. The Director will serve as a leader and mentor, guiding the design team while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve both creative and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned design professional with strong leadership skills, deep industry knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver compelling women’s collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the women’s apparel design strategy in line with brand vision and business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate designers while promoting a collaborative, innovative team culture.
• Oversee the full design process to deliver trend-right, brand-appropriate, and commercially viable collections.
• Research market trends, consumer insights, and competitive activity to guide seasonal direction.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing to align design with business and market needs.
• Ensure prototypes and samples meet design specifications, quality expectations, and fit standards.
• Maintain design consistency across categories and ensure alignment with brand identity.
• Manage the design budget, allocating resources efficiently and meeting financial targets.
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to source innovative materials and manage production timelines.
• Use garment-construction expertise to create tech packs, develop graphic applications, manage key timelines, and guide graphics from concept through completion.
• Present seasonal collections to senior leadership and stakeholders, incorporating feedback into design updates.
• Advance innovation through new materials, technologies, and design approaches that differentiate the women’s apparel line.

Who You Are:

• A visionary leader with the ability to balance creative direction with commercial objectives.
• A strong mentor and manager who builds, motivates, and develops high-performing design teams.
• A creative and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of women’s fashion.
• An excellent communicator who can confidently present design concepts to senior leadership.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional design experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or directorial role in women’s fashion.
• Proven expertise in apparel and graphic design, with strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Exceptional eye for color, trend, and detail.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and external vendor networks.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is: $75.00 per hour.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.