Design Director, Soft Wovens — Lead Creative & Strategy

NYC Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

Retirement Savings Plan Match

Summer Fridays

Discounts and More

Job summary

NYC Alliance Company LLC is seeking an experienced Design Director to lead the Women's Soft Wovens category across our discount businesses, setting creative direction and driving end-to-end design from concept through production.

You will mentor a high-performing design team, collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing, and translate market trends into market-relevant collections that align with brand aesthetics and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 8+ years of design experience, with a strong background soft wovens.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing design teams.
• Strong ability to interpret and execute brand identity across multiple product lines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall design vision and seasonal strategy for the Women's Soft Wovens category.
• Develop innovative, trend-forward product that resonates with target customers and meets commercial objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, fostering creativity while maintaining high standards of execution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing to ensure cohesive storytelling and brand alignment.
• Analyze market trends, fabrics, and emerging techniques, translating insights into actionable design direction.
• Oversee the creation of tech packs, spec sheets, and production-ready documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in fittings, providing expert direction on garment construction, fit, and overall product refinement.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Team leadership

Brand interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Tech packs

Spec sheets

Job description

NYC Alliance Company LLC is seeking an experienced Design Director to lead the Women's Soft Wovens category across our discount businesses, setting creative direction and driving end-to-end design from concept through production.

You will mentor a high-performing design team, collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing, and translate market trends into market-relevant collections that align with brand aesthetics and business objectives.