Design Director

Job Description

I'm partnering with a highly successful apparel company that is seeking a Design Director to lead the creative vision for a substantial children's apparel business spanning newborn, toddler, and kids categories.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on design leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building trend-right product while mentoring and developing design talent.

In this role, you will:

✅ Lead the creative direction for a large-scale children's apparel business

✅ Manage and develop a team of 12+ designers

✅ Drive seasonal concepts, print direction, color, and product strategy

✅ Partner closely with merchandising, sales, production, and technical design teams

✅ Influence product decisions across multiple brands and retail channels

✅ Present seasonal concepts and line reviews to senior leadership

We're looking for:

✔ 10+ years of children's apparel design experience

✔ Experience leading and mentoring large design teams

✔ Strong knowledge of fabrics, product development, and children's apparel

✔ A blend of creative vision, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Established, financially stable organization

• Significant design leadership responsibility

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

• Opportunity to influence product across multiple channels and brands

• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you're interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a great fit, please send me a direct message.

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