Head of Creative - Apparel & Accessories

Overview

Our client, a D2C fashion apparel & accessory (inhouse designs) company in Texas, is seeking a visionary Head of Creative to lead and evolve their brand identity across all consumer touchpoints. This executive is responsible for building and directing a high-performing creative team that drives compelling and innovative design solutions that resonate with diverse consumer audiences.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned creative leader who thrives at the intersection of brand strategy, commercial objectives, and artistic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overarching creative strategy aligned with corporate brand objectives and commercial goals
• Establish and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all channels
• Champion innovative design thinking and stay ahead of industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies
• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to guide product strategy, eliminate underperforming concepts, and champion data-backed innovations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring brand integrity and market relevance across all initiatives
• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary creative team including art directors, graphic designers, copywriters, and production specialists
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that attracts and retains top creative talent
• Manage resource allocation, workflow optimization, and creative project prioritization
• Represent the company in strategic discussions with executive leadership, influencing decisions that enhance overall business growth and product success
• Implement scalable processes and systems to support rapid content production across multiple categories and channels
• Oversee quality control for all creative deliverables from concept through final production
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive creative experience within fashion, apparel, or accessories, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading large creative teams of professionals
• Strong proficiency in leveraging data analytics to inform creative and product strategies, with experience crafting narratives that drive cross-departmental alignment
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and exceptional design
• Experience managing large creative budgets each year
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills, with the ability to navigate stakeholder dynamics
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate creative vision to executive audiences
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in fast-paced environments with short lead times
• Background in multi-brand or product line management
• Familiarity with trend forecasting and agile methodologies to pivot quickly to market shifts
  
  

• Base Salary: $240,000 - $250,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee and dependent coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan
  

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