Vice President, Men’s Design – RTW

Location: New York

## Vice President, Men’s Design – RTW지원locations:
NY Metro Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
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R 784791
** Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
**** If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!**—
** Who You Are
** You are a visionary menswear design leader with a refined, modern aesthetic and a deep understanding of the global men’s fashion landscape. You bring a strong, recognizable point of view across all men’s ready-to-wear categories—tailoring, outerwear, sportswear, knits, denim, and seasonal capsules.

You excel at translating cultural trends, brand DNA, and customer insights into elevated, commercially compelling product. You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and lead with clarity, inspiration, and strategic intent. You are a collaborative partner who works seamlessly across design, production, and cross-functional teams to bring world-class product to life.
** What You’ll Do
**** Creative & Design Leadership
*** Set and lead the global creative vision for all Michael Kors Men’s Ready-to-Wear categories.
* Own the full design process from concept development through final execution, ensuring aesthetic excellence and brand consistency.
* Develop seasonal concepts including silhouette direction, fabric innovation, color palettes, trims, and construction details.
* Create cohesive, compelling collections that reflect the Michael Kors brand while pushing innovation and modernity.
* Lead fabric research, material development, and sourcing in partnership with mills and vendors.
* Present seasonal concepts, sketches, prototypes, and final collections to executive leadership with strong storytelling and strategic clarity.
** Product Creation & Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner closely with Production and Technical Design to ensure design integrity, fit consistency, and quality standards.
* Collaborate with Planning, Sales, and Merchandising partners to ensure design intent aligns with business opportunities without owning merchandising strategy.
* Work with global vendors and factories to drive innovation, craftsmanship, and timely execution.
* Ensure all categories—tailoring, outerwear, sportswear, knits, denim, and special projects—are cohesive and aligned with seasonal direction.
* Maintain a deep understanding of competitive landscape, cultural trends, and emerging design influences to inform future collections.
** Process Leadership & Innovation
*** Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency.
* Champion innovation in materials, construction techniques, sustainability, and product functionality.
* Ensure all design deliverables meet calendar deadlines and quality expectations.
** People & Team Leadership
*** Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing men’s design team across all RTW categories.
* Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
* Provide clear direction, actionable feedback, and long-term development support for emerging design talent.
* Build strong partnerships across regions and functions, modeling a collaborative and culturally aware leadership style.
** You’ll Need to Have
*** Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Menswear, or a related field
* 15+ years of progressive experience in men’s ready-to-wear design, with senior leadership responsibility
* Deep expertise across all men’s RTW categories, including tailoring, outerwear, sportswear, and knits
* Strong understanding of the global luxury / accessible luxury menswear market
* Proven ability to translate brand DNA into modern, commercially relevant design
* Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive influencing skills
* Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
* Willingness to travel as needed
** We’d Love to See
*** A distinctive, modern menswear design point of view aligned with the Michael Kors brand
* Experience designing for global markets across multiple regions
* Strong material, fabric, and construction knowledge
* A leadership style that…