Creative Director

Melloday is a Better Missy brand based in Los Angeles, California. We have been in the women's apparel business for 20+ years. Our specialty is in Dresses, Knit/Woven Tops, Bottoms, Jackets, Sets. We cater to retailers such as Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, TJ MAXX, Macy's Backstage, Marshalls, Bloomingdale's Outlet, Versona, Von Maur. We are seeking an experienced Creative Director to lead the creative direction and day-to-day design operations of our women's apparel line. This role requires a strong combination of design vision, technical apparel knowledge, commercial awareness, and leadership, with the ability to guide product from concept through development and production. Responsibilities Lead the overall creative direction and design development of the women’s apparel line Oversee seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, fabrics, silhouettes, and key product direction Work closely with the Design, Sales, Production, and Technical teams to ensure product is aligned with customer needs and company objectives Review and guide product development from initial concept through final sample and production Handle fit reviews and provide clear comments and direction through sample submission and approval Communicate and follow up on requests and feedback from the Sales team Provide creative solutions in response to buyer requests, market needs, and product development opportunities Review costing and work with Production and sourcing teams to achieve target pricing while maintaining design integrity Troubleshoot production, construction, fabric, fit, and costing challenges throughout the development process Maintain awareness of current and emerging trends, market shifts, competitive brands, fabrics, and consumer preferences Provide direction and feedback to the design team while ensuring consistency across the collection Prioritize multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment Collaborate with overseas offices, factories, and vendors throughout development and production Travel internationally as needed for product development, sourcing, and production Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a women’s apparel company Proven experience leading the creative and/or design operations of a women’s apparel line Strong sense of design, color, trend, fabrication, and commercial product development Strong understanding of women’s apparel fit, garment construction, and product development Ability to review fit samples and provide clear, actionable fit and development comments Experience working closely with Sales teams and responding to buyer and customer requests Strong knowledge of apparel costing, sourcing, and production problem-solving Proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines Strong communication, leadership, and follow-up skills Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel Must be flexible and available for international travel as needed Benefits Paid time off (After a standard probationary period) Major Holidays Lunch provided #J-18808-Ljbffr Melloday