Fashion Design Director

About the Role

Creative & Collection Development

• Lead the design and development of seasonal collections
• Execute and evolve the brand’s creative vision alongside the Creative Director
• Develop concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and collection narratives
• Ensure strong brand consistency across all categories
• Translate creative ideas into commercially relevant products

Product Development & Production

• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept to production
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, pattern makers, and production teams
• Lead fittings, sample reviews, approvals, and technical refinements
• Support sourcing of fabrics, trims, leather goods, and accessories materials
• Ensure quality, fit, functionality, and production feasibility

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and support internal design team members
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, operations, and leadership teams
• Support scalable creative workflows and collection planning

Market & Trend Research

• Monitor global fashion, luxury, and elevated sportswear trends
• Conduct trend research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking
• Support sourcing and creative research trips when required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 10 –12+ years of experience within luxury or premium fashion brands
• Strong experience in apparel, accessories, and sport-inspired collections
• Proven experience leading collection development and product execution
• Strong understanding of Garment construction, Pattern development, Luxury fabrics and materials, Accessories development, Sourcing and production workflows
• Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturers
• Leadership or team management experience preferred

Technical & Creative Skills

• Strong apparel and accessories product development expertise
• Excellent understanding of fabrics, trims, leather goods, and materials
• Strong creative, illustration, and concept development skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design tools
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities

Preferred Background

• Experience with international or European fashion brands
• Exposure to menswear, womenswear, accessories, and luxury sportswear
• Experience scaling or launching collections is a plus
• Exposure to GCC or Middle East luxury markets is advantageous
• Strong alignment with a modern luxury aesthetic combining refined tailoring, elevated sportswear influence, and contemporary design sensibilities
• Previous experience collaborating with internationally recognized designers, luxury fashion houses, or global creative teams is highly desirable

Personal Attributes

• Creative, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Organized and capable of managing multiple timelines
• Adaptable within fast-moving luxury environments
• Strong sense of brand identity and aesthetic consistency

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• The role may require international travel for sourcing, supplier meetings, and collection development activities.
• For full job details and application submission, please visit:
• https://platone.sa/en/job/summary/details?job\=E01019-J105