The client, a leading fashion and home company, is seeking a Design Director (Accessories) to join their team in NYC. The role involves leading the design and product development of accessories collections tailored to a specific customer profile, including handbags, small leather goods, and seasonal items. Responsibilities include interpreting private label brand direction and customer insights, creating seasonal trend direction and concept boards, overseeing the design lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product alignment with cost and margin requirements. The Design Director will also manage and mentor a team of designers, monitor sales performance, and stay current on fashion and accessory market trends.
Qualifications for the role include a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, 8+ years of design experience, and expertise in the accessories market. Candidates should have strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, PLM systems, and Microsoft Office, as well as excellent presentation and communication abilities. The ideal candidate will be creative, trend-savvy, detail-oriented, and have a commercial mindset. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes for consideration, with a preference for candidates who have references available through WorkGrades. It is recommended that candidates update their LinkedIn profiles and start collecting references early to stand out in the application process.