Design and Product Development Director

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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Weekday (YC W21)

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

💼 Consulting

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

Consulting • HR Tech • SaaS

Weekday is a modern recruitment platform that combines AI technologies with a vast database of potential candidates, aiming to streamline the hiring process for companies in India. They offer various services, including a proactive outreach approach that helps employers connect with top talent, as well as tools for candidates to easily apply for jobs. Weekday's emphasis on candidate engagement through multiple channels, including email, WhatsApp, and phone calls, sets it apart in the competitive landscape of recruitment agencies.

📋 Description

• Lead the overall design and product development function, establishing creative direction aligned with brand identity and business objectives • Conceptualize and develop new collections, product lines, designs, and seasonal concepts from initial ideation through final production • Drive innovative approaches to embroidery and hand embroidery • Develop embroidery concepts, motifs, patterns, textures, placements, and techniques for different products and collections • Work with artisans, embroidery teams, craftsmen, and production partners to translate design concepts into finished products • Review samples, prototypes, embellishments, fabrics, trims, and embroidery techniques against design and quality expectations • Guide detailed design specifications, product concepts, color stories, material selections, and development samples • Research fashion, design, textile, embroidery, and consumer trends • Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, production, and business teams on commercially viable, timely product delivery • Establish design standards, product development processes, and quality benchmarks • Mentor and lead design and product development teams • Manage multiple product development projects while maintaining execution quality • Evaluate prototypes and provide feedback on fit, finish, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and functionality • Work with vendors and external craftsmen to develop specialized techniques and maintain production consistency

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience • Strong expertise in designing • Strong expertise in embroidery and hand embroidery • Experience in product design and development • Knowledge of fabrics, textiles, embellishments, and surface techniques • Strong understanding of design concepts, color, proportion, texture, and detailing • Ability to take a concept from ideation through sampling and production • Strong creative leadership and team management skills • Excellent understanding of quality standards and product execution • Advanced knowledge of hand embroidery techniques • Experience working with skilled artisans and traditional craftsmanship • Exposure to fashion, luxury, apparel, textiles, lifestyle, or related product categories • Understanding of current design and consumer trends • Experience developing premium or highly detailed products