Director of Design, Apparel

Revelry is looking for a Design Director to lead our design team to create on-trend collections that cater to our customers’ needs. The ideal candidate is a creative visionary with a strong “get stuff done” attitude. A deep understanding of technical design and garment construction is required. This position will report directly to the CEO (our lead designer), but work closely with our internal merchandising / marketing teams, as well as our overseas manufacturers. The ideal candidate must be located in Austin, Texas, with the ability for a hybrid work schedule.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop our design team to deliver product lines within our business goals and seasonal deadlines
• Understand industry and competitive trends as it relates to color, patterns, textiles, and style elements to inform Revelry’s design direction
• Communicate with our overseas partners on an ongoing basis to resolve issues, adhere to timelines, and source new materials
• Analyze customer and internal team feedback to improve our fit, quality and aesthetic standards
• Identify and solve potential production, quality and costing issues to ensure brand integrity
• Implement new strategies to create efficiencies within the product development and go-to-market processes

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant education and experience in technical design and product development in the apparel industry
• Degree in Fashion Design, or related discipline
• At least 3-5 years of people development and implementing departmental strategies
• Strong knowledge of programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets
• Proven experience working across departments and with overseas factories
• A willingness to work in a small, fast-paced environment
• A no task is too high or too low attitude
• Previous experience with formalwear is a bonus, but not required
• Ability to travel internationally 

Benefits:

• 3 Months Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Vacation Policy 
• Health Insurance, company pays 50% of monthly premium for base plan option for employee coverage
• Employer paid Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dental and Vision plans offered
• Wellness reimbursements up to $100 a month
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Revelry is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.