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The People Brand

Director of Design at The People Brand

The People Brand Austin, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
We’re looking for a Director of Apparel Design to join our growing team at HQ in South Austin.
This is a high-impact, leadership role responsible for setting the creative vision and driving the
evolution of our menswear collections.
As Director, you’ll lead the design team, manage the full seasonal design process from concept
through production, and ensure every product reflects our signature style and quality.
You’ll partner closely with our Product Development, Production, Sales, and Marketing teams to
deliver product lines that inspire our customers and strengthen our brand identity.

What You’ll Do

Lead the creative vision and design direction for all apparel and accessory categories

Manage and mentor the design team, fostering innovation, accountability, and growth

Oversee the full seasonal product lifecycle — concept, design, fabric and trim
development, fitting, and production handoff

Conduct trend, market, and consumer research to inform design strategies

Partner with leadership to align design initiatives with company goals, timelines, and
margin objectives

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive storytelling across product, marketing,
and retail experiences

Maintain a forward-thinking approach to sustainability, quality, and performance innovation

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of apparel design experience (menswear required; lifestyle, outdoor, or
performance categories a strong plus)

Proven experience leading design teams and managing full seasonal collections

Deep understanding of garment construction, technical design, and product
development processes

Mastery of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and design presentation tools

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Passion for the outdoors, active lifestyle, and creating quality products that last

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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