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Design Director Jobs in Miami, FL at The Fashion Network, Inc. Fashion, Online E-commerce and Retail Recruitment
Title: Design Director
Company: The Fashion Network, Inc. Fashion, Online E-commerce and Retail Recruitment
Location: Miami, FL
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN –
COMPANY OVERVIEW
leading premium swimwear and resort wear brand headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Known for distinctive design, exceptional fit, vibrant prints, luxury detailing, and a unique resort lifestyle aesthetic.
The company operates through a diversified business model that includes Direct-to-Consumer Ecommerce, Retail Stores, Domestic Wholesale, and International Distribution.
owns and operates its own manufacturing facility in Colombia and utilizes premium fabrics sourced primarily from Italy and Spain.
The Founder remains actively involved in the creative process and serves as the Creative Director and steward of the brand's vision.
Director of Design
The Director of Design will translate vision into product, lead execution, improve process, build team capabilities, increase product performance, and support future organizational growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Design will be responsible for leading the design and product development organization while ensuring all collections remain aligned with the Founder’s creative vision and the company's strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will possess both creative excellence and commercial discipline.
The ideal candidate will help transform the design function from a founder-led organization into a scalable, professionally managed department while preserving the unique creative DNA that has made Luli Fama successful for more than three decades.
LOCATION
Miami, Florida – In-office leadership position based at company headquarters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design Leadership
• Trend Intelligence and Market Research
• Product Development Leadership
• Resort Wear Expansion
• Design Team Development
• Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead the development of swimwear, resort wear, dresses, cover-ups, matching sets, and future lifestyle categories.
Create a formal trend forecasting and market intelligence process.
Partner closely with merchandising, sales, marketing, ecommerce, and production teams to ensure all design decisions support commercial objectives.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience.
Preferred backgrounds include premium swimwear, resort wear, contemporary women's fashion, lifestyle brands, and luxury consumer brands.
Must possess strong creative leadership, commercial acumen, organizational development capabilities, and the ability to work closely with a founder-led business.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
Preferred:
• CLO 3D
• Browzwear
• PLM Systems
• AI Design Tools
• AI Trend Forecasting Platforms
