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Design Director, Knitwear Lead

2 months ago

New York, New York, United States Theory Full time
About Us

Theory is a leading fashion brand that empowers individuals to live their best lives through exceptional clothing. Our mission is to create high-quality, stylish, and comfortable garments that inspire confidence and self-expression.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Director, Knitwear to lead our Men's Knitwear Design team. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for driving the research, design, and innovation of all knitwear categories, including cut and sewn and fully fashioned knitwear.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a cohesive vision for the brand's knitwear direction, incorporating color, yarns, and trends.
  • Research and analyze upcoming fashion and market trends to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including fabric R&D, merchandising, marketing, sales, technical, PD, and production, to ensure seamless execution of design concepts.
  • Lead creative sessions to generate innovative ideas and inspire the design team.
  • Develop strategic design plans with projected timelines and budgets to ensure successful product launches.
  • Mentor and develop the men's design team to deliver a cohesive vision for the brand.
  • Ensure garments meet fit, comfort, and construction goals, maintaining high design standards and adhering to brand guidelines.
Requirements
  • 10-15+ years of experience in Knitwear Design with demonstrated success.
  • A bachelor's degree in apparel design or a related field, as well as a foundation in an art school capacity, may also be considered.
  • Longevity in a full scope Design position.
  • Experience working in high-end and/or contemporary brands.
  • Strong design aesthetic with exceptional silhouette, color, and trend-forecasting ability.
  • Ability to translate trends to a commercial audience while staying innovative and meeting price/margin goals.
  • Successful experience working effectively at a senior level and proven ability to provide guidance, mentoring, and direction to direct reports.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to align design efforts with business goals and objectives.
  • Strong collaborator who has experience working with multi-disciplined teams.
  • Strong knowledge of knitwear, yarns, and stitches development.
  • Entrepreneurial, highly motivated self-starter who can influence, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
  • Proficient in PLM, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000.00 to $190,000.00, commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Theory LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.