SBH Fashion · 9 hours ago
Creative Director – Contemporary
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expSBH Fashion is seeking a Creative Director to lead the creative vision, brand strategy, and design execution across their contemporary brand portfolio. This role requires overseeing the creative direction for RTW, sportswear, and dresses while managing a team to ensure brand consistency and market relevance.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the overarching creative direction for the contemporary brands in alignment with company and leadership vision
Establish a strong, recognizable brand identity across RTW, sportswear, and dresses
Ensure all collections reflect a cohesive aesthetic, clear point of view, and compelling seasonal narrative
Elevate brand positioning through innovation, trend leadership, and thoughtful design storytelling
Lead, inspire, and manage a team of 8 creatives, including the Head Designer and supporting design roles
Set creative standards and expectations across all design levels
Mentor senior leaders and designers, fostering creative growth, accountability, and excellence
Partner closely with the Head Designer to ensure seamless translation of vision into product
Oversee the end-to-end creative process from concept through final product approval
Review and approve sketches, CADs, fabrics, color palettes, prints, and trims to ensure brand consistency and quality
Guide seasonal line architecture, key items, and category balance across the assortment
Ensure design intent is preserved while aligning with business objectives and production realities
Lead trend forecasting, market analysis, and competitive research to inform long-term and seasonal strategy
Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication, and category development
Translate global trends into relevant, ownable product for the contemporary customer
Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Sales to align creative vision with business strategy
Present seasonal concepts and collections to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and successful execution of creative initiatives
Oversee creative calendars and key milestones to ensure timely execution of seasonal collections
Establish and refine creative processes that support scalability, efficiency, and quality across the team
Ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the design and development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years of experience in fashion design, with senior leadership experience in contemporary apparel
Strong background across RTW, sportswear, and dresses
Proven ability to lead and inspire large, multi-level creative teams
Exceptional creative vision paired with strong commercial and strategic acumen
Deep understanding of trend forecasting, fabric development, and garment construction
Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills
Proficiency in industry-standard design and presentation tools
Company
SBH Fashion
SBH Fashion is a staffing and recruiting company providing fashion staffing services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase