VP of Design, Ann Mashburn

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a singular passion: taking care of people. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality, iconic brands. With a culture rooted in the values of Hopefulness, Helpfulness, Hard Work, Honesty, Hospitality, Humility, and Honor, Mashburn celebrates classic elegance with an ease and a warmth that invites others in.

We want to be the world's go-to lifestyle shop – a place that embodies service and style, accessibility and luxury, and, for us, the very best of everything. Most excitingly, our story is still unfolding, and incredible growth opportunities lie ahead...

• Do you believe that hospitality never takes a break?
• Do you believe that serving people, at its heart, is cool?
• Are you always looking for a way to not say 'no'?
• Do you value the success of the team over the success of the individual?
• Do you love clothes, love people, and love to have fun?
• Is your attitude worth catching?

The Vice President of Design, Ann Mashburn leads design & product development for the Ann Mashburn brand, working closely with Mrs. Mashburn & reporting to the EVP of Design & Product. This person brings the brand's vision to life. The individual will be accountable for the product from concept to production to performance. We are looking for a proven leader with an ownership mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

• Translate the brand's vision into a seasonal product strategy for Ann Mashburn, in partnership with the EVP of Design & Mrs. Mashburn, with the ultimate goal of growing the broader Mashburn brand and delivering on the company's financial ambitions
• Build strong collections that carry our point of view on how a woman could & should be dressing, grow the brand, & deliver on our financial goals
• Advocate for our dedication to quality, service, value and style in every piece that we make.
• Collaborate closely with Sid Mashburn design counterpart to keep the Mashburn aesthetic consistent across men's & women's & share best practices
• Partner with Merchandising & Planning online architecture thru category mix, SKU counts, pricing and good/better/best framework so the assortment is balanced, appealing and easy to shop

• Partner with EVP of Design and Mrs. Mashburn on seasonal inspiration and concept direction
• Create designs, sketches, prototypes, & consistently bring new & innovative ideas to the line
• Own the process from market research, concept building, raw material selection to final approval, protecting design integrity & quality at every step
• Manage the Product Development Calendar & hold the team accountable at every milestone
• Partner with Technical Design on fit & quality & give clear direction in fittings to ensure our standards endure from Design through production to customer usage
• Develop product directly with our factory partners, from first prototype through production handoff

• Lead by serving: mentor, inspire, & develop a team of Design Associates, & build a high-performance team that stays
• Create a culture of creativity, collaboration, & excellence in execution
• Keep communication clear & partnerships strong with internal Cross Functional Partners & vendors
• Demonstrate sound & candid judgment that builds trust with the Founders & the Leadership Team

• Disciplined professional & fiscal management, including oversight of the Sid Mashburn design budget, headcount, product development logistics and sample costs
• Partner with Production & Raw Materials…