design director.

Main Responsibilities:

• Product Design and Development:
• Lead the product design and development process from conceptualization to product realization, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market demands.
• Track and analyze fashion, jewelry design, and consumer trends to drive innovation and maintain product uniqueness.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and production departments to ensure design feasibility and cost control in mass production, ensuring product quality consistency with the brand.
• Cross-Department Collaboration and Team Management:
• Build, manage, and motivate the design team, fostering creativity to ensure efficient and high-quality design processes.
• Work in conjunction with marketing, product, and procurement departments to ensure design supports brand marketing strategies and sales objectives.
• Lead design reviews and creative workshops to promote innovation and brand development.
• Brand Vision and Design Strategy:
• Participate in the formulation of the brand's overall design philosophy and visual communication strategy, ensuring consistency across all platforms and media (including products, packaging, social media, official website, e-commerce platforms, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, with a preference for design, visual arts, jewelry design, or related fields, and a background from renowned design institutions (such as Parsons, Central Saint Martins, Rhode Island Design School).
• Over 5 years of experience in jewelry, fashion accessory design, and creative fields.
• In-depth understanding of design trends and consumer needs in the European and American markets, with the ability to adjust design strategies based on market dynamics and brand positioning.
• Exceptional creative leadership skills to inspire the team and facilitate cross-department collaboration, driving brand innovation and growth.
• Excellent English communication skills to communicate effectively with international teams and external partners.
• Preference for candidates with work or life experience in Europe or America, familiar with the aesthetic standards and cultural background of the European and American markets.