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Senior Design Director, Partnerships
Subsidiary/countryUSA
Number of Personnel Managed4-6
Yes
Key Responsibilities
Drive partnership marketing strategies that can be implemented throughout Design
Provide designs for key projects to demonstrate leadership and set a high standard of design excellence
Be up to date on consumers, cultural trends, fashion, sports culture, and athletic findings across multiple categories and disciplines.
Influencing and working closely with Partner(s) on design direction
Oversees all Design Direction from Concepts through Development and Go To Market launches; ensures design and performance objectives; delivers holistic creative process, market research, storytelling, and product design execution.
Key Relationships
External Partner(s)
External Agencies & Creative Resources
Concept to Consumer
Product Operations
Costing and Development
Project Management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Profound textile, graphic, footwear/apparel design knowledge, and credible expertise
Holistic thinker, can establish and drive end-to-end design strategy and initiatives
Inspirational and visionary leader
Strong presentation, planning, and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong influence skills and change management
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Comprehensive knowledge of product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture
Practical knowledge in the field of computer design software/systems and MS Office
Display and model innovative, resilient, and empathetic mindsets
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a college/university in the field of Industrial Design or Art / minimum of 10 years of experience in the respective field or an equivalent combination out of education and experience
At least 5+ years experience of leading Footwear Design teams
Practical experience in the field of Design, including management experience
Comprehensive knowledge in product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market, connectivity to the athletics statement culture and consumer
Fluency in English
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