Senior Design Director, Partnerships

 

Senior Design Director, Partnerships

 

Department                                                                 Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships

Direc Reporting line                                                   Vice President, Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships

Subsidiary/country                                                     USA

Location                                                                       Los Angeles, CA

Number of Personnel Managed                                 4-6

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility      Yes

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Develop and steer the Culture, Collaborations and Partnerships design vision into product expression in partnership with the product creation team. The Senior Design Director will drive one holistic strategy for partnerships in North America across footwear, apparel and accessories and will foster a one team mentality within our design community.

 

Key Responsibilities

Manage and foster creativity within the design team to ensure that the Company creates and manufactures products that meet the needs of the Partner and customers.

Collaborate with development to find new and more innovative methods of working to improve products and product ranges.

Drive partnership marketing strategies that can be implemented throughout Design

Close collaboration with Product Marketing and Development to implement strategies, concepts, and projects the overall succss

Manage, supervise, and provide feedback and development opportunities for teams.

Provide designs for key projects to demonstrate leadership and set a high standard of design excellence

Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting-edge ideas that are innovative in the market

Represent and lead a strong multi-disciplinary Design team when in contact with internal and external parties

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

Product Marketing

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 manage a team of personnel, direct and indirect

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 th