Chief Brand Design & Innovation Leader

Cavender's; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavender’s seeks a Chief Product Design Director to set the creative and visual direction for the western lifestyle retailer across product design, Exclusive Brands, Private Label, and in-store experiences. You will define the strategic design vision, lead design teams, and drive cohesive brand storytelling for all customer touchpoints.

Reporting to the Chief Merchandising Officer, you will partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, and Retail Operations to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive retail leadership experience.
• Proven enterprise-level product design and brand strategy experience.
• Experience leading Exclusive Brands and/or Private Label product development.
• Strong trend forecasting and cross-channel design understanding.
• Ability to balance creative innovation with commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide creative vision across design, Exclusive Brands, Private Label, brand expression, and retail environments.
• Establish design standards and seasonal direction for all collections.
• Lead and mentor internal design teams and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Planning & Allocation, Marketing, and Retail Operations.
• Present design strategy and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Brand strategy

Design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Job description

Cavender’s seeks a Chief Product Design Director to set the creative and visual direction for the western lifestyle retailer across product design, Exclusive Brands, Private Label, and in-store experiences. You will define the strategic design vision, lead design teams, and drive cohesive brand storytelling for all customer touchpoints.

Reporting to the Chief Merchandising Officer, you will partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, and Retail Operations to deliver