Senior Design Director - Apparel & Accessories

Job Title: Senior Design Director - Apparel & Accessories (Performance) Location: Bangalore, India We are currently retained with one of our new start-up clients in the performance and lifestyle sports markets in the search for their next Performance Apparel & Accessories Design Director located in India. Given the clear headwind the Indian market is seeing right now, we are looking to relocate a world class talent into India to lead this booming category and build an impressive team to support future growth opportunities. Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Design Director. As Senior Design Director, you'll be at the forefront of building and leading a design team that enhances the brand across the performance apparel & accessories categories. Your creativity and innovation will play a vital role in ensuring our products stand out and contribute to the overall movement experience working across some of the most world-renowned sports brands in the current global market landscape. We’re here to change the way you move. Key Responsibilities

• As hire number 1 in the performance apparel & accessories team, you will have the overarching responsibility to shape and lead the design structure & as a growing start-up, you will also have an incredibly hands-on position being personally involved in designing & bringing products to market across our brand portfolio.
• Formulate new and innovative ways to take the global apparel business to the next stage of growth by understanding and defining the DNA across all brands in our portfolio, developing successful new products, building bench strength internally, staying on the pulse of consumer and competitors and collaborating and influencing global teams to achieve outstanding results.
• You will be the lead on all things Innovation and promote a culture of creativity across Design and overall Product Creation division.
• Overarching responsibility to Influence seasonal colourways in partnership with Product Development team, and overseeing new colour and material applications across entire apparel range.
• Responsible for the development, approval and production of all creative work supporting the CEO & COO in bringing the best new lines to market in a speedy fashion.
• Partnering with brand leaders to drive consistent brand aesthetic, merchandised product range, and seasonal colour palette across multiple brands.
• Travels to trade shows, suppliers, global retail markets and liaison offices to discover, source, learn about, replenish, and develop trend information, materials, and new technologies
• Builds, manages, and develops a cross-functional design team (Graphics, Colour, Materials); sets team and individual goals that align with department and function goals
• Analyse and identify future trends, competitor and consumer activity for mid to long term positioning.
• Evaluate and maximise team’s performance through performance review process and individual development, coaching, skill acquisition and general design performance.
• An energetic and hands-on Director who operates effectively with minimum direction and who pursues his/her objectives relentlessly. Has a positive, upbeat attitude and is passionate about their business and organisation.
• Have a highly credible design/creative presence with skills in persuasively presenting innovative points to convince audiences to adopt a different course of action or to take ownership of newly introduced initiatives.
• Have the capability to thrive in a lean start-up type environment with a very hands-on approach to both leadership and apparel design.

• Design Software Mastery: To turn your digital canvas into a masterpiece.
• Driven for Excellence: Pursue excellence in every aspect of your work, setting high standards for yourself, your team, and your design work.
• Self-Starter : Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your work, contributing innovative ideas to the design process.
• Excellent Problem-Solving Abilities : Tackle challenges head-on, offering creative solutions and adapting seamlessly to evolving design needs.
• Creative Mindset: Approach accessory design with creativity, leaving a distinctive mark on every piece.
• Team Player: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, contributing to a culture of collaboration and building a best in class team that brings awesome products to market in a speedy and efficient manner.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• A dynamic, creative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• The chance to work on exciting projects with leading brands and cutting-edge designs.