Head Of Apparel Jobs

Who We Are:

At Doing Things, our process is unique, but our purpose is clear. We connect consumers across the world through humor and happiness. Doing Things is responsible for the funniest, most shareable and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on Instagram, including Middle Class Fancy, Shithead Steve, Overheard, Recess Therapy, Bob Does Sports and Animals Doing Things, among others. Through its IP, Doing Things fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital and linear TV.

Founded in 2017, Doing Things touts more than 35+ unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 80 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snap. This includes the company’s fast-growing direct-to-consumer products business, featuring comedic apparel and accessories based on what’s trending, as well as our Breezy golf apparel line.

Today, Doing Things is looking to expand its team as we extend our reach to bring smiles to millions of new community members across the globe.

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The Head of Apparel is a new role for Doing Things, introduced to drive the creative assembly and strategic planning for all of our apparel lines across Doing Things channels. We are seeking an innovative and dynamic individual who can work cross-functionally with the eCommerce, Marketing and Creative Content/Editorial teams, to lead apparel design based on a nuanced understanding of the content of our channels, and how that can be translated into a cohesive assortment plan and line vision. In this role, you will combine exceptional design expertise with strategic leadership to shape the Design function. You will not just be a leader, but an advocate for Design within the organization, helping to shape the future of our brands & customer experience. This role reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example, actively participating in design projects to drive innovation and maintain a deep understanding of our products, clients, and shoppers.
• Mentor and guide an Art Director and associated team of designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices.
• Research and identify retail white space opportunities for the various brands and work with the Head of Commerce to define an overall apparel portfolio strategy/
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Commerce, Editorial, Brand Partnerships and Data & Insights teams, to ensure seamless integration of design across all shopper touchpoints.
• Define the voice and create a merchandising plan for under-developed brands.
• Build out the product roadmap and development calendar for all brands in collaboration with the Director of eCommerce.
• Establish and implement “best-in-class” design processes, methodologies, and tools that optimize efficiency and enable scalable growth.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive apparel design strategy that reflects the tone of voice and humor of our channels.
• Create fresh, innovative and commercially viable lifestyle collections (where appropriate) as well as ongoing, fast turn print on demand (POD) products
• Manage vendor relationships and sampling process, including fit, color, fabric, and quality control.
• Take inspiration from the Editorial/Creative Content teams when developing products and styles that enhance the overall brand while fulfilling business and assortment goals of the Commerce team.

Qualifications:

• Experience building line plans, driving product assortments, and partnering with graphic designers to conceive of concepts that grow the business
• An optimistic and enthusiastic relationship builder and hands-on teammate
• 8+ years of apparel merchandising experience for established retail brands
• The role can be remote, but the ideal candidate will be in New York
• Strong familiarity with apparel and retail financials
• Collaborative colleague, with a passion for stylish product, attention to detail, and project management
• A track record of aligning and inspiring teams and influencing management through clear visions and strong presentations
• Experience building businesses by developing merchandise plans with trend right products for the streetwear, athleisure, golf, athletic, and fashion lifestyle markets
• Strong Excel, PPT and Google Sheets ability a plus

What We Offer:

At Doing Things, you make an immediate impact. Doing Things is a start-up made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence. We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that are at the forefront of the internet media landscape and are transforming digital advertising. We offer competitive compensation that includes cutting edge work and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product.

Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

EOE

At Doing Things, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our brands and our community. Doing Things is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Disclaimer

Doing Things does not interview candidates via email and job offers are only extended after a thorough interview process involving phone and/or video interviews. If you receive a suspicious email regarding a position with Doing Things and/or a job offer, please do not respond. Forward that email to [email protected].

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