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Rag & Bone

Design Director, Men's Denim

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Design Director, Men's Denim rag & bone - New York, NY Overview rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men's Denim and some of the White Label driving the evolution of our smart casual ...

Joe Fresh

Men's Design Intern

New York, NY

The Design Intern will support the Men's Design Team working with Designers and Senior Management; while gaining exposure to all aspects of the Design Function at Joe Fresh. Aspects include: Concept ...

Joe Fresh

Men's Design Intern

New York, NY · On-site

The Design Intern will support the Men's Design Team working with Designers and Senior Management; while gaining exposure to all aspects of the Design Function at Joe Fresh. Aspects include: Concept ...

Rhone Apparel

Design Assistant, Men's

Stamford, CT · On-site

About The Role As the Design Assistant, you will work hand in hand with the Sr. Design Director and ... Experience with men's activewear product a plus * Full Time - 5 days a week in office What You'll ...

Carhartt

Senior Director, Technical Design

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$142K - $175K/yr

Title: Sr Director Technical Design Department: Global Product Development Reports to: Vice ... Men's, Women's and PPE and categories from concept through commercialization. This role is critical ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior director men design in the United States is $110,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Director Men Design vs Creative Director?

AspectSenior Director Men DesignCreative Director
Primary FocusDesign strategy and product development for men's apparelOverall creative vision across multiple projects and media
ResponsibilitiesLeading design teams, overseeing design processes, aligning with brand goalsConcept development, brand storytelling, overseeing creative teams
Required CredentialsDesign degree, extensive fashion industry experience, portfolioDesign or art degree, strong portfolio, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, fashion houses, apparel companiesAdvertising agencies, fashion brands, media companies

The Senior Director Men Design primarily focuses on leading men's apparel design teams and product development, while the Creative Director oversees the overall creative vision across various projects. Both roles require strong design credentials and leadership skills, but their scope and focus differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Senior Director Men Design job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,607 per year, or $53.2 per hour.
Senior Director, Men's Design

Senior Director, Men's Design

Vineyard Vines

Stamford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Vineyard Vines rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 102 rated fashion retailers

Job description

About us:
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.
You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks-we bring it to work with us, too.
In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.
We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview
The Senior Director, Men's Design is a highly creative, strategic design leader responsible for setting the overall vision, aesthetic, and direction of vineyard vines' men's product. This role leads the Men's Design team from concept through production, ensuring product is authentic to the brand's optimistic, coastal lifestyle while remaining commercially compelling and trend-relevant.
Partnering closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Sales, this leader translates global inspiration and market insights into cohesive seasonal collections that align with business strategy and growth objectives. The Senior Director, Men's Design partners with the VP, Design to set the creative tone for style, fit, fabric, and storytelling across Men's categories, while ensuring consistency across businesses (e.g., Men's, Women's, Boys, Accessories) and continually elevating the brand.
This role is both visionary and hands-on-deeply involved in concepting, fittings, and fabric selection, while also building, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing design team.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Creative Vision & Product Direction
    • Partner with Leadership to set and own the overall creative direction for Men's apparel and accessories, from seasonal concept through final execution
    • Translate global trends, cultural insights, and market research into brand-right, wearable designs
    • Ensure product aligns with vineyard vines' heritage, lifestyle positioning, and business strategy
    • Establish and maintain consistency of look, style, and fit across men's and related categories
    • Provide clear point-of-view and leadership during line reviews, fittings, and presentations
  • Design Execution
    • Lead the creation of concepts, sketches, flats, fabric stories, trims, and color palettes
    • Oversee initial and ongoing fittings, providing detailed direction on style, fit, and construction
    • Select fabrics, washes, embellishments, and production techniques appropriate to brand and margin goals
    • Partner with Product Development and Production to proactively address design and execution challenges
    • Ensure selling-ready samples are delivered on time for sales meetings and key milestones
  • Team Leadership & Development
    • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Designers, Design Assistants, Patternmakers, and Artists
    • Set clear expectations, manage workloads, and ensure adherence to design calendars and deadlines
    • Recruit, train, and develop talent; conduct performance evaluations and career development planning
    • Foster a collaborative, creative, and accountable team environment
  • Cross-Functional Partnership
    • Collaborate closely with Merchandising to align design vision with assortment strategy and customer needs
    • Communicate effectively with Sales and Retail teams, incorporating feedback into future designs
    • Partner with Product Development on seasonal calendars, costing considerations, and execution timelines
    • Prepare and maintain line sheets, presentation boards, and design references for internal and external meetings
    • Present design concepts and seasonal direction to founders and cross-functional leadership
  • Trend, Market & Process Excellence
    • Study domestic and international fashion trends, market competition, and consumer insights
    • Travel for inspiration, research, retail walkthroughs, and key trade shows
    • Maintain a comprehensive design reference library
    • Identify and execute opportunities for process improvement within the design function

What you bring:
  • Minimum 10 years of apparel design experience, including at least 4 years in a people management role
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
  • Deep understanding of the apparel design process from concept through production
  • Strong technical skills, including fabric knowledge, garment construction, and fit
  • Excellent illustration and flat sketching abilities
  • Proficiency in CAD tools, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Strong merchandising sensibility with the ability to design commercially successful product
  • Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible to seasonal demands, travel, and peak work periods

Every day will feel this good because:
  • We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly "good" people
  • We have flexible working hours to accommodate your personal life
  • We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
  • We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
  • We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
  • We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar

Equal Opportunity Employer
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