Design Director

Design Director

Department: Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Miami

Compensation: $120,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

We’re seeking a seasoned, visionary Design Director to lead our design strategy and bring fresh, innovative ideas to life while staying true to the Eberjey DNA. Reporting directly to the Chief Brand & Product Strategy Officer , this leader will shape the future of the brand through creativity, collaboration, trend insight, and entrepreneurial energy .

The ideal candidate has style, an elevated eye, and design leadership experience within intimates, sleepwear, loungewear, or fashion apparel . They are AI-curious , forward-thinking, and hungry to push the brand into the future of design and product development.

• Be part of a women-founded, customer-obsessed brand with a loyal global following.
• Lead design during a pivotal moment of growth and innovation .
• Influence the next era of softness, style, sustainability, and modern luxury .
• Work in sunny Miami , where creativity and lifestyle converge.

To be considered for this role, please apply online and complete the Predictive Index.

What You'll Do

• Lead Creative Vision: Own design direction across sleepwear, loungewear, intimates, men’s, and kids , from concept through delivery.
• Trend Forecasting: Translate fashion, lifestyle, and cultural insights into compelling, consumer-relevant products. Anticipate what’s next while protecting our brand identity.
• Assortment Strategy: Build seasonal line strategies that balance innovation with commercial needs (sales data, AUR, SKU productivity, channel requirements).
• Innovation & Technology: Champion sustainable materials and embrace AI-driven design tools, digital prototyping, and 3D visualization to streamline and inspire creative development.
• Product Excellence: Lead fabric and trim selection with a focus on softness, sustainability, and elevated quality . Oversee fit sessions to ensure garments meet both creative and technical standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with technical design, sourcing, production, and merchandising to deliver on calendar milestones, financial goals, and product excellence.
• Team Development: Mentor, inspire, and grow the design team (Senior Designer, Design Assistant). Set high creative standards while fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or related field .
• 8+ years of progressive design experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership (Design Director level) at a premium or lifestyle apparel brand.
• Proven ability to balance brand identity and innovation ; experience in scaling or launching categories a strong plus.
• Elevated aesthetic with a strong POV on fabric, print, color, and silhouette .
• Technical expertise in garment design, CAD, PLM, and product development .
• Strong organizational and calendar management skills with proven ability to deliver against deadlines .
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial leader with cross-functional influence.
• Curious, future-focused, and innovative —especially about AI, sustainability, and new design technologies .
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Miami .

Eberjey Extras

• An inviting, energetic environment that embodies our female-founded, entrepreneurial mentality
• Seasoned industry leadership committed to your professional development in the fashion retail industry
• Competitive pay, health & retirement benefits, and a generous employee discount