Apparel Design Director

Janji

$110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in apparel design
  • Strong portfolio showcasing technical and functional design for both Men's and Women's apparel
  • Strategic insight into consumer, market, and margin dynamics
  • Hands-on experience with Tech Design and Development for problem-solving
  • Solid technical background in garment construction and seaming techniques
  • Knowledge of diverse materials including knits, wovens, and synthetics
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and familiar with costing and line planning

Responsibilities

  • Design technical running and outdoor apparel for Men and Women
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to production
  • Manage the entire design process, including research and fabric selection
  • Innovate solutions that address the needs of athletes and customers
  • Continuously improve product offerings season after season

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a design leadership role within a fast-growing company
  • Collaboration with seasoned product development professionals
  • Dynamic work environment focused on outdoor and running communities
  • Potential for professional growth and contribution to product innovation
  • Work-life balance with a focus on employee wellness
Full Job Description
Apparel Design Director Boston, MA (HQ) ull-time Janji makes technical running and outdoor apparel that help runners go farther. We're looking for an Apparel Design Director to help shape Men's and Women's product across the line. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design Men's and Women's apparel with a technical, function-first approach and a contemporary eye. Partner directly with the Head of Product, Senior Tech Designer, and Product Development Director, from concept through production. Own the design process end to end: research, sketching, fabric and trim selection, fit reviews, and revisions. Design into a range of styles includes men's , women's, knits, wovens, and accessories. Bring a point of view on solving problems and reducing barriers for the Janji athlete/customer Push the line forward season over season, always asking what the product could do better. WHAT YOU BRING 12+ years of experience in apparel design. A portfolio showing technical, function-first design, across Men's and Women's. Strategic understanding of designing product between consumer, market, and margin Comfort working hands-on with Tech Design and Development to solve fit and construction problems as a design moves toward production. Technical, construction-first design background (garment construction, seaming, taped/sealed seams for outerwear) Materials knowledge (knits, wovens, synthetics, merino, etc.) Adobe Illustrator (universal, always required) Cross-functional fluency: costing, MOQ, line planning, sourcing timelines Based at, or willing to relocate to, our Boston HQ. BONUS POINTS A personal passion for running and/or the outdoors. 3D design capabilities: CLO3D or Browzwear

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