Design Director

Eberjey; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Generous employee discount

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a seasoned Design Director to shape their design strategy in Miami. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry. This role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive design experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven ability to balance brand identity and innovation.
• Strong organizational and calendar management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction across various apparel categories.
• Translate insights into consumer-relevant products.
• Champion sustainable materials and new technologies.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Trend forecasting

Design innovation

Organizational skills

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

CAD

PLM

Job description

Design Director

Department: Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Miami

Compensation: $120,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

We’re seeking a seasoned, visionary Design Director to lead our design strategy and bring fresh, innovative ideas to life while staying true to the Eberjey DNA. Reporting directly to the Chief Brand & Product Strategy Officer, this leader will shape the future of the brand through creativity, collaboration, trend insight, and entrepreneurial energy.

The ideal candidate has style, an elevated eye, and design leadership experience within intimates, sleepwear, loungewear, or fashion apparel. They are AI-curious, forward-thinking, and hungry to push the brand into the future of design and product development.

• Be part of a women-founded, customer-obsessed brand with a loyal global following.
• Lead design during a pivotal moment of growth and innovation.
• Influence the next era of softness, style, sustainability, and modern luxury.
• Work in sunny Miami, where creativity and lifestyle converge.

To be considered for this role, please apply online and complete the Predictive Index.

What You'll Do

• Lead Creative Vision: Own design direction across sleepwear, loungewear, intimates, men’s, and kids, from concept through delivery.
• Trend Forecasting: Translate fashion, lifestyle, and cultural insights into compelling, consumer-relevant products. Anticipate what’s next while protecting our brand identity.
• Assortment Strategy: Build seasonal line strategies that balance innovation with commercial needs (sales data, AUR, SKU productivity, channel requirements).
• Innovation & Technology: Champion sustainable materials and embrace AI-driven design tools, digital prototyping, and 3D visualization to streamline and inspire creative development.
• Product Excellence: Lead fabric and trim selection with a focus on softness, sustainability, and elevated quality. Oversee fit sessions to ensure garments meet both creative and technical standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with technical design, sourcing, production, and merchandising to deliver on calendar milestones, financial goals, and product excellence.
• Team Development: Mentor, inspire, and grow the design team (Senior Designer, Design Assistant). Set high creative standards while fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive design experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership (Design Director level) at a premium or lifestyle apparel brand.
• Proven ability to balance brand identity and innovation; experience in scaling or launching categories a strong plus.
• Elevated aesthetic with a strong POV on fabric, print, color, and silhouette.
• Technical expertise in garment design, CAD, PLM, and product development.
• Strong organizational and calendar management skills with proven ability to deliver against deadlines.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial leader with cross-functional influence.
• Curious, future-focused, and innovative—especially about AI, sustainability, and new design technologies.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Miami.

Eberjey Extras

• An inviting, energetic environment that embodies our female-founded, entrepreneurial mentality
• Seasoned industry leadership committed to your professional development in the fashion retail industry
• Competitive pay, health & retirement benefits, and a generous employee discount