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Roark Women’s Design Director Job in Laguna Beach, CA
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Laguna Beach, CA
Full-time | Design - Accessories, Design - Apparel, Design - Product, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear
About the job
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Own the seasonal line direction from concept to production for all product and assortment needs by owning the design process, leading the creation of product and driving the creative direction by executing innovative design solutions, incorporating technology, color, fabric/finish standards, print and pattern, trim and expression of fit for multiple products based on category.
• Partner with CEO/Creative director on seasonal inspiration development, concept direction, and trend
• Responsible for accurate and timely generation of tech pack creation and hand off to development team
• Attend weekly fit sessions to drive the expression of fit as a dynamic of the brand.
• Research emerging trends across silhouette, fabric, trim and fit/styling in order to develop a seasonal assortment in alignment with the , brand, marketplace and athlete needs
• Partner with Women's brand lead, sales lead and head of merch to build seasonal line architecture
• Work closely with the men’s Design Director to cross pollinate ideas, outfitting, assortment balance and maintain Roark brand seasonal design direction
• Prepare for and participate in all relevant product meetings
• Oversee branding of the seasonal assortment and work to build, improve, and elevate brand identity
• Introduce new initiatives and innovative ways to update key item programs based on information and inspiration from trade shows, online research, meeting with vendors, conducting competitive and aspirational shopping.
• Own the seasonal line direction from concept to production for all product and assortment needs by owning the design process, leading the creation of product and driving the creative direction by executing innovative design solutions, incorporating technology, color, fabric/finish standards, print and pattern, trim and expression of fit for multiple products based on category.
• Partner with CEO/Creative director on seasonal inspiration development, concept direction, and trend
• Responsible for accurate and timely generation of tech pack creation and hand off to development team
• Attend weekly fit sessions to drive the expression of fit as a dynamic of the brand.
• Research emerging trends across silhouette, fabric, trim and fit/styling in order to develop a seasonal assortment in alignment with the , brand, marketplace and athlete needs
• Partner with Women's brand lead, sales lead and head of merch to build seasonal line architecture
• Work closely with the men’s Design Director to cross pollinate ideas, outfitting, assortment balance and maintain Roark brand seasonal design direction
• Prepare for and participate in all relevant product meetings
• Oversee branding of the seasonal assortment and work to build, improve, and elevate brand identity
• Introduce new initiatives and innovative ways to update key item programs based on information and inspiration from trade shows, online research, meeting with vendors, conducting competitive and aspirational shopping.