Design Director, Lucky Brand (Camuto Group) – DSW Careers

Job Description:

The Design Director, Lucky Brand, will work under the direction of the VP, Creative Director, to develop and direct industry leading creative solutions for concepts and categories, to create a highly relevant, desirable and clear brand image, from sell in to sellout. Lead and manage the internal creative team to achieve world class results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies
• Present and communicate creative solutions with clarity, effectively selling in ideas to variety of stakeholders
• Efficiently communicate with overseas teams throughout development process
• Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfill objectives of category, concept and market trends
• Review and approve production stages of creative execution
• Set priorities, creative and assignment-related, of team
• Lead the execution of creative strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure consumer- and brand focus
• Maximize results within given budget and time frames
• Seek out new Design resources that can deliver world class results
• Collaborate with Product Design team to ensure holistic storytelling
• Lead a team of 3 responsible for Lucky Footwear
• Identify opportunities of improvement and change, and initiate own proposals/projects

Job Requirements:

• Innovative and collaborative leader and coach
• Previous experience managing and mentoring designers required
• Strong experience in concept creation, color strategy, traditional and technical footwear expertise, last development, leather and non-leather materials and product execution
• Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically as well as to act tactically
• Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/exciting visuals
• Passion for the brand and its mission
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills
• Traditional hands on footwear development skills (material specs and tech packs) required
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Qualification & Experience:

• Proficient knowledge in development process and working knowledge of PLM systems
• Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution, pre-press processes)
• At least 10 years experience in Industry or Design on managerial level
• Bachelor degree (B.A) from four-year college or university in a relevant Design subject or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years people management experience

Job Details:

Company: DSW

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: New York City, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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