Job Title:
Design Director
Role Overview:
The Design Director assumes overall leadership for the Mexico City Design Office, overseeing a high-performing team responsible for executing licensed sports products across multiple leagues and 150+ team identities. This role entails strategic guidance, organizational oversight, and design operations at scale, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality design assets align with business, licensing, and brand requirements.
- Set the vision, priorities, and standards for the design team while providing overall leadership for the Mexico City Design Office.
- Align design strategy with broader company objectives, partnering with executive leadership to ensure growth plans are met.
- Oversee multiple Design Managers and Senior Designers, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and project ownership across the team.
- Represent the Mexico City design organization in senior leadership discussions, providing updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in apparel, accessories, or consumer products, with at least 8+ years in a leadership role overseeing more than 20 employees.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale licensed product rollouts across multiple categories or leagues.
- Strong expertise in PLM systems, design operations, and approval workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse design teams across multiple levels and geographies.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence executive decision-making.
- Skilled in conflict resolution, employee coaching, and supporting both professional and personal growth within teams.
- Exceptional English speaking and writing required.
- Advanced level of Illustrator knowledge is required.
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