Job Description
- Set the creative direction and design strategy for the apparel line.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of apparel designers globally.
- Partner with merchandising, production, and planning to align on assortment, cost, and timeline.
- Drive seasonal concept development, fabric selection, color palette, and key item direction.
- Translate trend forecasting and customer insights into commercially successful collections.
- Ensure fit, quality, and construction meet Cider standards across all categories.
- Collaborate with marketing and content teams on product storytelling and launch campaigns.
- 7+ years of apparel design experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabric, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to translate Gen-Z trend signals into commercially successful collections.
- Strong team management experience - you''ve built and led high-performing design teams.
- Experience working with global factories and production partners.
- Portfolio demonstrating range across categories, seasons, and price points.
Skills
Apparel Designunmatched
Campaignsunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Garment Colorunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Merchandisingunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Storytellingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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