Merchandising & Design Director, Branded Sleepwear

Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retail channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brand and retail partners in the world. Employees of Bioworld consider it to be an honor and a privilege to be part of the hottest, most creative, dynamic company in the industry!

We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited to join this amazing team!

We Believe in Great Brands
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Our goal is to translate the brand story into product that is as innovative and distinctive as the brand itself.

Creative Culture: Our multi-disciplinary team brings to our brand partners a unique mix of creative product design paired with merchandising expertise. We prize collaboration and believe innovation comes from a diversity of creative ideas.

We are the Market: Our team believes in full immersion to gain insight into retail markets, contemporary culture and consumer reaction.

• Helps create the artistic and creative direction of all conceptual designs, look, and final production of any items produced by Bioworld.
• Leads the Sleepwear design team and helps create schedules, deadlines, and workflow for all creative projects alongside merchandising partner.
• Works closely with Marketing, Sales & Licensing departments to insure on-time delivery.
• Partners with Licensing team on new license acquisitions.
• Ensures the Design Team is producing designs that are current and impactful to drive sales and affect the bottom line.
• Ensures the design team has access to the style guides, files, and other digital assets necessary to create products that meet license requirements or non-licensed trends for brick & mortar retailers and online marketplaces.

• 10-15 years related experience;
  Merchandising, Design, Project Management, Art Direction, Leadership
• Strong proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Expert proficiency in Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Interest or experience in utilizing AI aided design
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Well organized and self-motivated. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibility.
• Works well in a team environment with exceptional flexibility, poise and interpersonal skills.
• Highest level of ethical standards, integrity, professionalism and judgment.
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Oversee day-to-day operations of overseas Creative Office.
• Accomplish work requirements by orienting, training, scheduling, coaching Design Team.
• Meets work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving operational problems; identifying work process improvements.
• Meet cost standards by monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions.
• Develop presentation approaches by reviewing materials and information presented to client.
• Determine production requirements by reviewing licensor/client stipulations, considering scheduling factors.
• Determine project content by reviewing and approving art and copy materials.
• Obtain client approval by presenting final layouts to clients/brand team/sales.
• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; recommending changes to art, copy writing, and production departments.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.