A prominent private label company who sells to retailers like Target, Walmart, and others is looking for a full time VP of Design to head up all of creative. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to articulate a clear and compelling design vision that aligns with the business goals. This position is based in DTLA and the salary based on experience, $200k DOE.
As a Vice President of Design, soft skills are as critical as technical expertise to lead effectively and foster innovation.
1. LeadershipInspiring Vision: Ability to articulate a clear and compelling design vision.
Empowering Teams: Fostering a sense of ownership and autonomy among designers.
Strategic Thinking: Making decisions that align design objectives with business goals.
2. CommunicationStorytelling: Presenting ideas and concepts in an engaging, persuasive way.
Active Listening: Understanding team and stakeholder needs deeply.
Stakeholder Management: Bridging communication between design teams, executives, and other departments.
3. CollaborationCross-Functional Partnership: Working seamlessly with Sales, PD, Tech Design, Production, Account Managers, etc.
Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements constructively with a focus on win-wins for both the company and retail partners.
4. EmpathyTeam Sensitivity: Recognizing and addressing the emotions, challenges, and motivations of team members while ensuring that the company goals and initiatives are not compromised.
5. AdaptabilityGuiding the team through organizational or strategic changes.
Openness to Feedback: Receiving and acting on constructive criticism.
6. Mentorship and CoachingTalent Development: Identifying and nurturing potential within the team.
Constructive Feedback: Providing actionable, supportive critiques.
7. Problem-SolvingCreative Thinking: Encouraging innovative solutions to design challenges.
Decision-Making: Working with counterparts to make quick decisions when necessary balancing intuition, production realities, and customer expectations.
8. Cultural StewardshipChampioning Team: Build the team equity creating an atmosphere where people are creative, happy, and challenged.
9. Time and Priority ManagementProject Oversight: Balancing long-term vision with short-term goals.
Delegation: Knowing how/when to delegate responsibilities effectively.
10. NegotiationResource Advocacy: Working within budget, headcount, and tools for the design team.
Balancing Needs: Finding win-win solutions between business objectives and retailer-focused design.
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