Head Designer

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect in New York City seeks a Head Designer to lead the design and development of seasonal product assortments in collaboration with the Creative Director, ensuring alignment with brand direction and business goals.

You will manage timelines, mentor junior designers, and maintain quality across categories in a fast-paced environment, leveraging Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to translate concepts into production-ready designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apparel design experience and product development from concept to production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• This full-time on-site role is based in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Manage design timelines and hit project milestones.
• Communicate effectively with internal partners.
• Maintain quality and consistency across product categories.
• Support process improvements and additional design initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Design leadership

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The client is seeking a Head Designer to join its growing team. The role will lead the design and development of seasonal product assortments in collaboration with the Creative Director, ensuring the work aligns with brand direction and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Managing design timelines and ensuring project milestones are met
• Communicating effectively with internal partners
• Maintaining quality and consistency across all product categories
• Supporting process improvements and additional design initiatives as needed
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel design and a strong understanding of the product design and development process from concept through production, particularly in elevated ready-to-wear environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting, prioritizing competing deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator and Photoshop)
• This full-time on-site role is based in NYC.