Design Director (Apparel)
, CA, United States
To apply: Please email your resume, a link to your portfolio, and a confirmation of availability to work from our SF office to [email protected] , subject: Your Name, Director of Design, Ingrid + Isabel Brands
Title: Director of Design, Ingrid + Isabel Brands
Reports to: CEO
San Francisco, CA
Full-Time, Hybrid
In-Office Requirement: Tuesday-Thursday
Optional WFH Monday and Friday
Ingrid+Isabel is looking for a strategic leader to lead Design, directing creative and design direction across all brands.
Position Description:
As the visionary leader of our design team, you will have the exciting responsibility of shaping the direction of I+I Brand product lines through a strong creative vision and thoughtful brand aesthetic.
You will guide a design team that delivers on concepting and creating product that exceeds our customers' expectations – the needs of Mom. This leader will direct and design Ingrid+Isabel’s brand collections, while collaborating on its successful brand, Isabel by Ingrid+Isabel for Target.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver on the creative direction of the company across Ingrid+Isabel brands.
Lead, collaborate, design, and co-design with a team through all aspects of the design process
Deliver a strong creative vision to shape brand aesthetic and seasonal design strategy
Identify evolutionary and seasonal trends, fabric innovation, and opportunities that serve mom
Ensure continuity of brand, while distinctly designing for each brand’s purpose and identity
Establish and manage different design calendars across all brands for go-to-market success
Maintain strong internal cross-functional relationships with sourcing & production, technical design, and marketing teams to deliver our product goals.
Work with marketing to communicate brand messaging, product features and benefits
Ensure execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved across all brands
Participate in standard design practices, such as concepting, sketching, BOMs, fitting and vendor partnership for print and pattern development, as well as factory supported work.
Research advances in design using AI, advanced processes and lead times to improve design success
Elevate and deliver on quality, versatility and comfort in design
Internal and client meetings, with some travel
About You
We look for leaders who balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, seamlessly transitioning from big-picture planning to detailed design work. Ideal candidates will have:
10+ years of experience in design and product development with at least 2 to 4 years of senior experience in functional design.
Functional designer with in-depth knowledge of seamless, active and solution-based product with a strong sense of trend and fabric/color/print direction
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel; PLM/WFX a plus.
Ability to lead, influence and develop a high performing team of designers
Strong understanding of how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand
Ability to quickly translate business opportunities into a compelling strategy and execution
Solid project management, team building, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency managing multiple seasons at one time and tracking towards development deadlines
About Ingrid & Isabel, LLC
Based in San Francisco, Ingrid+Isabel is a female-founded maternity company that includes collections by Ingrid+Isabel and Isabel Maternity exclusively for Target and Cool Mom. Collectively, we are the largest maternity retail brand in the US. Originally known for the Bellaband, a game-changing and innovative wardrobe accessory, the company has evolved since 2003 to include maternity and after-pregnancy wardrobe essentials, grow-with-you fits, and high-quality fashion pieces. Our mission is to support every woman’s evolution into Motherhood and lead the category towards a more sustainable future.
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