Director Design & Development

Director Design & Development


Director of Product Development and Design -- Textiles

We have an opening for a leader in textile design, to oversee the design and development of coordinated textile collections for cotton fabrics. The role is staff, full-time. This position reports to the owners of the company, location is San Francisco area.

You'll have expertise in the following areas:

You're a specialist in textile design, with a minimum of 5 years experience in design and development of coordinated textile collections.
You follow print pattern trends, and lifestyle trends closely and have an understanding of how to interpret trends for a specific market.
* Creative leader, with ability to bring innovative thinking to the product direction, and to be able to share your vision to inspire others.
Ability to oversee a team of 4 direct reports, managing the design and development of all product, and interfacing with other internal key stake holders.
Experience in working with mills and agents on all aspects of product development. Familiar with the textile development process, including overseeing the evaluation of strike-offs and other submits from factories.
* Understand the general process and negotiations involved in licensing artwork and have the ability to establish strong working relationships with artists to facilitate development.
Inspirational leader, you are an experienced mentor and team player, dedicated to the success of the team, and to cultivating and growing talent within the company.
Full digital capabilities in Photoshop (primary), Illustrator, in developing layouts, repeats, colorways, mill packages, and can translate RGB files to index color clean positions.
Ability to see the big picture of company goals, as well as having the ability to be hands on in design as needed.
Ability to set and meet deadlines, and to effectively juggle changing priorities.
Flexible attitude with a "can do" positive outlook, dedicated to the team's success.
Excellent communication skills, possessing a professional and pleasant demeanor.
* In this role, you will develop key partnerships with direct reports, company owners, marketing, and sampling team, among others.

Please reply with a concise response, including the following information:
Resume
Brief outline of your particular strengths as relates to the above responsibilities.
* Link to online portfolio, or attached .jpgs of your surface design work. The visuals you submit should show your ability to design a grouping of related textiles.
Please indicate your compensation package requirements.

Please indicate "Design Director" in the subject line of your return email response.
You must have a textile design background, and experience in managing a team, to be considered for this position. Others need not apply.

Thank you.

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