Design leadership opportunitythe design director plays a pivotal role in leading the design office, overseeing high-performing teams responsible for executing licensed sports product rollouts across multiple leagues and 150+ team identities.this leadership position focuses on strategic direction, organizational oversight, and design operations at scale, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality design assets that meet business, licensing, and brand requirements.the design director partners with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape design strategy, optimize processes, and drive long-term growth of the design function.provide overall leadership for the design office, setting vision, priorities, and standards for the design team.partner with executive leadership to align design strategy with broader company objectives, licensing requirements, and business growth plans.oversee multiple design managers and senior designers, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and project ownership across the team.represent the design organization in senior leadership discussions, providing updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs.build and scale a high-volume design team capable of executing licensed sports product rollouts across all major leagues.define talent development strategies, including recruiting, training, succession planning, and mentorship for managers, seniors, and emerging designers.foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture that balances creativity with operational excellence.conduct annual and mid-year performance reviews, ensuring structured, constructive, and transparent evaluation of all team membersestablish feedback loops between design offices, creating consistent channels for input, recognition, and improvement.for this role, we seek a candidate with a bachelor's degree in product design, fashion design, or related field; an advanced degree is preferred. The ideal candidate should possess 12+ years of design experience in apparel, accessories, or consumer products, with at least 8+ years in a leadership role overseeing more than 20 employees.