VP of Design, Sid Mashburn

WHAT IS THE BRAND

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel & lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a singular passion: taking care of people. The company designs manufactures & markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) & womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality iconic brands. With a culture rooted in the values of Hopefulness Helpfulness Hard Work Honesty Hospitality Humility & Honor Mashburn celebrates classic elegance with an ease & a warmth that invites others in. We want to be the worlds go-to lifestyle shop a place that embodies service & style accessibility & luxury and for us the very best of everything. Most excitingly our story is still unfolding & incredible growth opportunities lie ahead...

WHAT IS THE MINDSET

• Do you believe that hospitality never takes a break
• Do you believe that serving people at its heart is cool
• Are you always looking for a way to not say no
• Do you value the success of the team over the success of the individual
• Do you love clothes love people & love to have fun
• Is your attitude worth catching

WHAT IS THE JOB

The Vice President of Design Sid Mashburn leads design & product development for the Sid Mashburn brand working closely with Mr. Mashburn & reporting to the EVP of Design & Product. This person brings the brands vision to life. The individual will be accountable for the product from concept to production to performance. We are looking for a proven leader with an ownership mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Brand Direction

• Translate the brands vision into a seasonal product strategy for Sid Mashburn in partnership with the EVP of Design & Mr. Mashburn with the ultimate goal of growing the broader Mashburn brand and delivering on the companys financial ambitions
• Build strong collections that carry our point of view on how a man could & should be dressing grow the brand & deliver on our financial goals
• Advocate for our dedication to quality service value and style in every piece that we make.
• Collaborate closely with our Ann Mashburn design counterpart to keep the Mashburn aesthetic consistent across mens & womens & share best practices
• Partner with Merchandising & Planning online architecture thru category mix SKU counts pricing and good/better/best framework so the assortment is balanced appealing and easy to shop

Design Development & Lifecycle

• Create designs sketches prototypes & consistently bring new & innovative ideas to the line
• Own the process from market research concept building raw material selection to final approval protecting design integrity & quality at every step
• Guide the team on mood boards color palettes and creative direction
• Manage the Product Development Calendar & hold the team accountable at every milestone
• Partner with Technical Design on fit & quality & give clear direction in fittings to ensure our standards endure from Design through production to customer usage
• Develop product directly with our factory partners from first prototype through production handoff

Leadership

• Lead by serving: mentor inspire & develop a team of Design Associates & build a high-performance team that stays
• Create a culture of creativity collaboration & excellence in execution
• Keep communication clear & partnerships strong with internal Cross Functional Partners & vendors
• Demonstrate sound & candid judgment that builds trust with the Founders & the Leadership Team

Business & Financial

• Disciplined professional & fiscal management including oversight of the Sid Mashburn design budget headcount product development logistics and sample costs
• Partner with Production & Raw Materials on costing & factory negotiation that begins with quality & enhances margins

WHAT ARE THE SKILLS

The ideal candidate possesses the following:

• A track record of success as a creative leader at a high-growth consumer brand preferably in retail apparel & accessories including leading a design team & developing product directly with factories.
• An instinct for what people want to wear - anticipating where style is headed rather than following the crowd
• An excellent sense of style & color & the ability to conceptualize a collection that feels unmistakably Sid Mashburn
• Strong understanding of garment construction fabric construction finish & behavior as well as patternmaking
• Exceptional presentation & story telling skills able to present to large internal & external audiences
• Strong business acumen: comfort with line plans cost sheets margin math & selling reports.
• Relentless curiosity about market opportunities & the technical side of product development across all categories
• Motivated by a supply-side design mindset
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop) PLM systems & Microsoft Office including working fluency in Excel.
• Skilled in sketching by hand or digital
• A tireless work ethic & a passion for excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• A strong portfolio of work is required

*This role is onsite in Atlanta. GA 5 days per week and salary will be based on experience and overall fit.

Required Experience:

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