What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Design - Boys position at Fourth Floor?
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a VP of Design for Boys Apparel to join their team in NYC!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute boys’ apparel collections that align with brand DNA, market trends, and customer needs.
- Oversee product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring timely execution and financial targets are met.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, design, merchandising, factories) to deliver accurate assortments and samples.
- Lead merchandising and assortment planning, analyzing performance to identify growth opportunities.
- Drive innovation, streamline processes, and represent the brand in design meetings, buyer presentations, and licensor approvals.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in boys’ apparel design or merchandising with strong knowledge of the market.
- Proven ability to build collections, identify trends, and grow businesses.
- Strong merchandising sensibility with a commercial design eye and ability to manage from concept to execution.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable working cross-functionally.
- Solid understanding of the competitive landscape across mass, department store, and off-price channels.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
