Senior Men's RTW Designer / Manager / Director

Job Description: Senior Men's RTW Designer / Manager / Director

A global fashion and lifestyle brand is seeking a Senior Men’s RTW Designer (open to Manager/Director level depending on experience) to lead creative development across one of three emerging style buckets:

• Street Fashion
• Street Classic
• Street Formal
  
  

Each designer will have ownership of their category across all product types—from Knits to Wovens—and will be instrumental in setting the vision, direction, and growth strategy for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Men's Ready-to-Wear collections within your assigned style bucket (Street Fashion, Street Classic, or Street Formal).
• Work across both Knits and Wovens to build cohesive and trend-right assortments.
• Research global markets, cultural trends, and competitor landscapes to deliver fresh, relevant designs that resonate with the brands customer.
• Create seasonal mood boards, sketches, tech packs, and presentation materials to effectively communicate design vision.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to ensure product execution aligns with creative direction, quality standards, and business goals.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Leadership to define strategy and drive innovation in the Men’s division.
• Serve as a creative leader and trend authority, helping to inspire and mentor junior design talent as the team expands.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven RTW design experience with expertise in both Knits and/or Wovens.
• Strong understanding of streetwear, contemporary fashion, and cultural influences across multiple categories.
• Ability to build a collection from concept to execution with strong technical knowledge of construction and fit.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and CAD.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence across functions and leadership levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with the ambition to build and grow a new business unit.
• Leadership experience preferred (for Manager/Director consideration).