Vice President, Design - Athleisure jobs in United States
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Fourth Floor · 20 hours ago

Vice President, Design - Athleisure

Fourth Floor is a global manufacturer and marketer of apparel products, seeking a Vice President of Design for their athleisure collections. The role involves setting the design vision, overseeing product design, and leading a high-performing design team while driving innovation and aligning cross-functional efforts.

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Responsibilities

Define and lead the creative vision, design strategy, and aesthetic direction across athleisure categories
Oversee product design from concept through commercialization, including color, fabric, silhouette, and fit
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing design organization
Drive innovation in materials, construction, sustainability, and performance features
Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Sales, and Production to align design with cost, margin, and timeline goals
Oversee seasonal line architecture and ensure cohesive, market-relevant assortments
Support key customer presentations and seasonal storytelling
Manage the design budget, product calendars, and development milestones
Leverage trend research, consumer insights, and competitive analysis to guide category growth

Qualification

Fashion DesignFabric InnovationAdobe IllustratorGlobal Supply ChainsCommercial AcumenLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
18+ years of experience in athleisure, active, or performance apparel, with 5+ years in senior leadership
Deep expertise in fabric innovation, garment construction, knits, stretch, and fit
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, and PLM systems
Proven success leading branded and private-label collections
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen
Experience working with global supply chains and overseas vendors

Company

Fourth Floor

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Fourth Floor is a staffing and recruiting company that offers freelancing and direct hire recruitment services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Rachel Morgan
Director of Recruitment and Client Partnerships
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