Madewell · 1 week ago
Design Director - Men's Sweaters and Knits
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expMadewell is a company dedicated to creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces, and they are seeking a Design Director for Men's Sweaters & Knits. In this role, you will lead the creative vision and innovation for the Men's Sweaters & Knits categories, guiding a design team and ensuring the assortment aligns with the brand's aesthetic and customer needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design vision and strategy for Men's Sweaters & Knits, creating seasonal collections that reflect Madewell's authentic aesthetic while driving innovation and market relevance
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence, and professional development
Drive innovation in knit construction techniques, yarn development, gauge engineering, and finishing processes to elevate product quality and differentiate the category
Partner closely with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment on creative vision and business objectives
Oversee the development process from concept through production, ensuring design integrity, exceptional fit standards, and adherence to Madewell's quality benchmarks
Develop compelling assortments that integrate cohesively with the broader men's product line and respond to customer needs, market trends, and brand priorities
Cultivate strong vendor relationships and work with sourcing partners to support both creative ambitions and technical requirements for the category
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in apparel design with deep expertise in sweaters and knits categories
Extensive technical knowledge of knit construction methods, yarn properties, gauge development, and finishing techniques
Proven leadership experience building and managing design teams for a minimum of 5+ years
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with merchandising, production, and technical teams
Excellent communication and presentation abilities with the capacity to articulate creative vision and technical requirements clearly to diverse audiences
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field is a plus, but equivalent professional experience will be considered
Benefits
Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Company
Madewell
Madewell is proud to be part of the J.Crew Group and fully shares its commitment to providing the highest quality.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Crisafulli (Einhorn)
Chief Merchandising Officer
April Bennett
Manager - Collaborations & Partnerships
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