If you’re a director of design down to your DNA and denim, this might be your next great career move.

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This is an opportunity for an experienced Design team leader to join an extraordinarily enthusiastic organization very connected to the customer. There is an energetic and talented design team, eager to learn and collaborate on building an assortment the customer will love. The Director of Design will be able to impact the business in a significant and positive way, as well as to work with both a very strong design team and a highly regarded management team to build the business. The Director of Design will have an opportunity to contribute to the success of Anchor Blue built on a heritage of denim that is and will continue to be a key element in the customer’s wardrobe and lifestyle.

The Director of Design will join an environment that encourages thinking outside yesterday’s conventional wisdom to create something that has not existed before, while maintaining the culture and values on which its success is based. This position is a building position rather than a maintenance position in a company small enough to be able to have an impact and large enough to get things done.

The Director of Design will:
• Determine what fashion trends and predictions are Anchor Blue appropriate, provide recommendations regarding seasonal trends and new concepts.
• Ensure that products are consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
• Initiate and outline the entire product design and development process for products to be included in each season
• Lead the Design team in market research, designing, assortment selection, and development of style to meet deadlines.

Background Required
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in an apparel design capacity, which includes 3 years managing a team of designers.
• Experience designing for the California teen and young adult lifestyle of the teen and young adult within the Anchor Blue target market with demonstrated design success.
• Demonstrated experience forecasting and translating a trend into a product.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a design team and willingness to let the team do the hands-on design.

For all the details, visit: www.designisinyourjeans.com