Fashion Design director

Job description
Our premier global apparel company, headquartered in Seoul with state-of-the-art factories in Vietnam and Bangladesh, specializes in private, licensed, and owned label MEN'S WOVEN TOPS, BOTTOMS, AND TAILORED CLOTHING for top U.S. retailers. We seek a dynamic Design Director to lead our USA Wholesale Division, driving innovative merchandising, design, and business development across diverse retail channels.

Position: Creative Director, USA Wholesale Division
Location: New York City
Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:
• Spearhead menswear merchandising and design for private, licensed, and owned labels, overseeing the process from concept to sample approval for U.S. retail, department store, and discount channels.
• Conduct seasonal market analysis to identify trends, develop compelling market intelligence presentations, and propose innovative silhouettes, fabrications, finishes, and performance features.
• Drive product development plans and seasonal calendars, defining color palettes, prints, and patterns, while partnering with global development, technical, and production teams to finalize specifications and secure approvals.
• Engage with key U.S. retailers to present trends and product offerings, building strong relationships with their creative teams to align concepts with brand vision and boost sales.
• Direct the creation of graphic artwork for point-of-purchase collateral, including tags and labels, to enhance brand presentation.

Qualifications:
• 15+ years of experience in men’s mass/moderate market merchandising and design, including 5+ years in a leadership role focused on menswear private or licensed labels.
• Deep expertise in woven fabrications, production methods (e.g., prints, yarn dyes), and garment production, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality presentation samples.
• Demonstrated success in U.S. retail market analysis and product development, supported by a portfolio of textile-driven designs and impactful private label projects.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with U.S. retailers and global teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

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