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D'IYANU
Design Director
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What they do
A Fashion Designer creates designs for clothing, shoes, accessories or costumes. Creates designs for individual pieces or for a collection or line of clothes or shoes. Creates drawings and prototypes for designs, chooses fabrics and materials, and oversees the production process.
$87,175 / year median in Pennsylvania
-7% projected decline
Job Description
About D'IYANU:
D'IYANU is a leading ecommerce fashion brand rooted in African- inspired design, offering bold, print-driven apparel for men, women, and kids. We serve a global customer base and are focused on delivering standout products and a seamless shopping experience.Responsibility:
- Lead design direction, color stories, prints, and collection storytelling
- Oversee collections from concept through production handoff
- Manage and mentor the design team while driving accountability and organization
- Lead weekly design meetings and maintain clear timelines and ownership
- Review and approve sketches, prints, tech packs, samples, and colorways
- Lead fit sessions and partner closely with the Technical Designer on fit and construction
- Ensure collections are cohesive, commercially strong, and aligned with launch calendars
- Collaborate cross functionally with Production, Marketing, and Ecommerce teams
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of fashion design experience
- Previous leadership experience required
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrics, and product development
- Strong print and color sensibility
- Highly organized with strong communication and project management skills
- Experience managing multiple collections and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience working with overseas factories preferred
D'IYANU Perks:
- Hybrid Remote Working Model
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
- PTO - Employee Paid Time Off
- Paid Employee Holiday's
- Generous 40% Employee Discount
- Simple IRA Plan
- Dress as yourself