Design Director, Women’s Wovens

Buck Mason; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Mason is seeking a full-time Design Director in Los Angeles to lead the design of women's wovens. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in luxury womenswear, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality design. Responsibilities include ensuring design integrity, managing the design team, and sourcing high-quality fabrics. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $165,000, with additional perks based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in luxury, designer, or high-end contemporary womenswear.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing design teams.
• Exceptional taste level with a strong, point-of-view aesthetic.
• Deep knowledge of garment construction, pattern, and fit.
• Advanced understanding of fabrics, particularly woven textiles and leather.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design integrity and consistency across all woven product lines.
• Collaborate with EVP of Design to lead the design team from concept through execution.
• Oversee fittings and construction, maintaining exceptional standards in garment execution.
• Source and develop fabrics and trims with a strong emphasis on quality.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire the design team, fostering growth and accountability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge of garment construction

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Buck Mason is looking for a full-time Design Director specializing in women's wovens. The ideal candidate has a love of the timeless classics and a passion for interpreting garments for the modern customer. The Design Director will oversee the full woven assortment, including soft wovens, tailoring, and leather. An obsession with quality, fabric, and fit is a must. The Design Director will be responsible for developing design concepts, managing day-to-day design functions, and delivering best-in-class product. Candidates should possess a passion for creative ideas and devotion to details.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure design integrity and consistency across all woven product lines
• Collaborate with EVP of Design to lead the design team from concept through execution
• Oversee fittings and construction, maintaining exceptional standards in garment execution
• Collaborate closely with merchandising, production, and technical design teams
• Source and develop fabrics and trims with a strong emphasis on quality, hand feel, and longevity
• Incorporate vintage inspiration into a modern, relevant product offering
• Manage, mentor, and inspire the design team, fostering growth and accountability
• Maintain calendar deadlines and ensure timely delivery of all design milestones

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in luxury, designer, or high-end contemporary womenswear
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing design teams
• Exceptional taste level with a strong, point-of-view aesthetic
• Deep knowledge of garment construction, pattern, and fit
• Advanced understanding of fabrics, particularly woven textiles and leather
• Strong vintage knowledge across both designer and traditional categories; ability to translate references into modern product
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative mindset

$135,000 - $165,000 a year

Here at Buck Mason, we\'re all about transparency and fairness, especially when it comes to compensation. While the base salary range for this role is $135,000-165,000 per year, your total compensation package may include commissions, bonuses and other perks tailored to your performance and dedication to our craft.

Buck Mason designs updated, modern American classics for daily wear. Founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen, who were neighbors in Venice, California, they initially set up shop in a 350 square foot garage off Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Using old school manufacturing techniques combined with modern technology, they took an architectural approach to the product with the goal of making fashion less complicated, building each piece to last beyond a single season.