Design Director, Accessories- Pink
Pay Range: $152,300.00 – $216,090.00
Brand: Victoria's Secret
Location: New York, NY
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Area: Design
Employment Type: Full-time
Job ID: 04G9V
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
The Design Director is a leadership role responsible for providing creative direction/strategy to the design team and delivering commercially viable product for the brand. This role sets the overall tone for the accessories assortment, ensuring it ties back to the overall concept and business strategy. This role presents and delivers brand-right designs to senior leadership and teams; providing a compelling point of view and influencing key decisions on style, color/print, fit, and material selection. This role drives the interpretation and integration of fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product line(s)/brand. This person demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals, and relies on leadership skills to plan and accomplish goals.
Lead the creation of brand-right, commercial designs according to the concept and business strategy.
Direct and deliver product designs according to line plans/development ratios
Strategize and improve processes to understand and anticipate the needs of the customer to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
Drive flawless execution of product ideas; provide clear objectives, aligning deliverables and resources, and integrate new practices to realize goals with speed and efficiency.
Assess and leverage resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and synthesize relevant competitor research/trend analysis to designs.
Partner at all levels across the business including Merchandising, Marketing and Product Development; driving communication, conflict resolution, key decisions, and alignment.
Present designs/business initiatives to senior leadership and teams as well as key cross-functional partners.
Deliver a compelling point of view and influence decision making with key stakeholders.
Build/inspire talent, developing a strong pipeline, and managing performance/expectations.
Cultivate a highly engaged and collaborative culture built on passion and our values.
Strengthen and employ relations with key partners, building a diverse and effective support network.
Own team’s budget and ensure commitments are met without compromising design excellence.
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Maximum Salary: $216,090.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
10+ years of experience in a retail, fashion, or strategic patterning role.
Exceptional leader with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance.
Excellent leadership presence and communication skills; the ability to present ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Prior experience leading, developing, and inspiring a high-functioning team.
Demonstrated ability to create and execute highly successful product lines with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Ability to understand/see the forward trends but still have a “commercial” eye.
Capable of driving long-term/complex projects.
Customer service philosophy.
Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
Highly motivated, passionate, and results oriented.
Ability to work on a hybrid schedule in our New York City office; 3 days in office
Occasional domestic and international travel required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition
401(k) savings plan with company match
Merit increases and performance bonuses
On-the-spot recognition and rewards for a job well done
Employee stock purchase program
Merchandise discounts
Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Working and Living in New York City

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