Design Director, Women's Denim & Lifestyle

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, and…

401(k) + company-paid life insurance

PTO + company holidays

Family-oriented culture

Sustainability focus

Job summary

o5 group is seeking a Design Director for Women's Eddie Bauer to shape creative vision and drive the product lifecycle. You will lead trend research, fabric and wash development, and ensure fits align with brand identity, reporting to the SVP of Design.

This role collaborates with Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Production to deliver commercially successful products while maintaining design integrity in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive apparel design experience, with deep women's focus.
• Proven ability to set seasonal design direction and lead development from concept to execution.
• Strong knowledge of denim fabrication, washes, and garment construction.
• Experience designing lifestyle categories (knits, dresses, wovens, outerwear).
• Understanding of global manufacturing, sourcing, and vendor collaboration.
• Able to balance creative vision with business needs and margins.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Creative Direction: Set the seasonal design direction and brand aesthetic for Eddie Bauer Women's and oversee product development from concept to execution.
• Product Development: Drive fabric, garment construction, trims, and wash/finish development with cross-functional teams.
• Lifestyle Integration: Develop adjacent categories to build a cohesive seasonal collection.
• Material Expertise: Apply denim fabrication and wash techniques across fabrics and silhouettes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Merchandising, Sales, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Production to hit margins while preserving design integrity.
• Fit & Prototype Ownership: Lead fittings, review prototypes, and provide feedback on grading and construction details.
• Trend Analysis: Monitor market and data to deliver commercially successful products.

Skills

Apparel design

Product development leadership

Trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Denim fabrication knowledge

Fittings & prototyping

Merchandising collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion/ Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

o5 group is seeking a Design Director for Women's Eddie Bauer to shape creative vision and drive the product lifecycle. You will lead trend research, fabric and wash development, and ensure fits align with brand identity, reporting to the SVP of Design.

This role collaborates with Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Production to deliver commercially successful products while maintaining design integrity in a fast-paced global environment.