NYC Alliance Company LLC is seeking an experienced and visionary Design Director for the Derek Lam, 10 Crosby Brand to lead the design strategy and execution for the brands. This pivotal role is responsible for driving the creative direction, overseeing product development, and ensuring brand consistency across multiple categories. The Design Director will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and trend-right collections that resonate with our target customers and achieve business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and execute the design vision and seasonal strategies for branded apparel lines.
- Lead and inspire design teams to develop creative, commercially viable products aligned with brand identity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, product development, marketing, and production teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and effective product delivery.
- Stay abreast of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to inform design decisions.
- Oversee the creation and review of technical sketches, tech packs, and production samples to maintain high quality standards.
- Manage timelines, resources, and budgets to meet development schedules and financial objectives.
- Mentor and develop design talent, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Represent the design function in senior management presentations and strategy sessions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- 8+ years of apparel design experience with a focus on women's branded products.
- Proven leadership skills in guiding design teams and managing seasonal collections.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design software.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align design with commercial objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
- Retirement Savings Plan Match
- Summer Fridays
- Discounts and More!
- Annual Salary $175,000
- The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- 8+ years of apparel design experience with a focus on women's branded products.
- Proven leadership skills in guiding design teams and managing seasonal collections.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design software.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align design with commercial objectives.
What We Do
Founded in 2008, NYC Alliance is a privately owned woman’s multi-platform apparel company. We are design centric, with superior quality and competitively priced. Our focus is on diversified product classifications catering to the needs of a woman’s lifestyle in sweaters, knits, wovens and active. Our reputation for being trend-right is built on seven in-house design teams creating original designs for Missy, Petite, Plus, Girls and Juniors. Our cross-functional teams are innovative and agile from sourcing raw materials to our manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Our end-to-end supply chain allows us to impact the market place with the highest quality and flexibility to produce over 40 Million Units annually. Our corporate philosophy has enabled us to continuously diversify our portfolio and adapt our business profile and product offerings in vertical manufacturing seasonally. We are committed to strong visual identity, quality assurance, and value delivering products that inspire loyalty.
