Confidential
Vice President of Design, Product Men & Women
Confidential, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Vice President of Design, Product Men & WomenAbout the CompanyClothing retailer with a heavy online presenceIndustryRetailTypePrivately Held, VC-backedFounded2010Employees201-500Funding$1-$5 millionCategoriesRetailApparel & FootwearConsumer StaplesE-CommerceFashion
SpecialtiesEcommerce and Design
Business ClassificationsE-CommerceB2C
About the RoleThe Company is seeking a Vice President of Design, Product Men & Women to join their passionate and rigorous team. The successful candidate will lead a design team, working from product ideation to final pre-production prototypes, and will be responsible for creating commercially successful, relevant, and timeless apparel products. This role requires a leader with a strong vision, an obsessive eye for detail, and the ability to set and execute a short-term and long-term strategy. The VP of Design will collaborate closely with the Chief Creative Officer and other cross-functional partners to ensure the design vision is in alignment with the company's values and goals.
Candidates for the VP of Design position should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in designing contemporary apparel and accessories, with at least 5 years in a management and mentoring role. A proven track record of building and developing collections at scale is essential, as is a deep technical knowledge of fabric development, including denim and yarns, and an understanding of leather. The role also requires a strong point of view on relevant trends, high competency in fittings, and the ability to communicate fit intent clearly. The VP of Design will be expected to travel for inspiration, lead brainstorming sessions, and guide the team in achieving the company's fit direction.Hiring Manager TitleChief Creative OfficerTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsProduct ManagementDesignInformation Technology
SpecialtiesEcommerce and Design
Business ClassificationsE-CommerceB2C
About the RoleThe Company is seeking a Vice President of Design, Product Men & Women to join their passionate and rigorous team. The successful candidate will lead a design team, working from product ideation to final pre-production prototypes, and will be responsible for creating commercially successful, relevant, and timeless apparel products. This role requires a leader with a strong vision, an obsessive eye for detail, and the ability to set and execute a short-term and long-term strategy. The VP of Design will collaborate closely with the Chief Creative Officer and other cross-functional partners to ensure the design vision is in alignment with the company's values and goals.
Candidates for the VP of Design position should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in designing contemporary apparel and accessories, with at least 5 years in a management and mentoring role. A proven track record of building and developing collections at scale is essential, as is a deep technical knowledge of fabric development, including denim and yarns, and an understanding of leather. The role also requires a strong point of view on relevant trends, high competency in fittings, and the ability to communicate fit intent clearly. The VP of Design will be expected to travel for inspiration, lead brainstorming sessions, and guide the team in achieving the company's fit direction.Hiring Manager TitleChief Creative OfficerTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsProduct ManagementDesignInformation Technology