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Melin Design Director

OluKai-Kaenon-melin-Roark
San Clemente, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000 Annually

Who We Are :

At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of A Players.

About The Role :

This new family member will have an eagerness and willingness to learn and will be hungry for learning new processes and providing thoughtful and creative feedback on how to better processes. This person will proactively dig deep to help identify new opportunities, build, and test best in class headwear.

This person has a natural tendency to spot trends, enjoys studying the competitive landscape, and has a fierce drive to be the best. We are looking for someone who loves well made products, teamwork, and collaboration. This employee will possess proven time management experience. We ask that you have expertise in understanding and interpreting consumer insight and market intelligence to maximize business growth and market share in accordance with melins core product pillars. Our core pillars are taking the eco-friendly approach, best in class materials, unique details and innovative design, comfort, and performance. This role reports to the Vice President of Product.

Who We Are Looking For :

  • Design Director with a wide range of design expertise and leadership experience.
  • Create industry-leading and innovative design.
  • Supreme attention to detail is a must, keen eye on layout design.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot well and turn around projects within 48-hours.
  • A highly motivated self-starter.
  • Need to have a passion for problem solving product.
  • A growth mind-set with a well figure it out problem solver approach.
  • A professional who works well with all levels of management and has a can do attitude.
  • Team player attitude required.
  • Eagerness to jump in at any level of product creation as needed by the team.
  • Seeking comfort or average = Need not apply.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Lead the Design team, managing and mentoring each employee.
  • Build the seasonal product line architecture and create concept decks for each collection.
  • Research trends, new silhouettes, and consumer needs.
  • Design compelling, innovative, technical, problem-solving, industry leading product.
  • Illustrate logos, graphics, and patterns as needed to support the products.
  • Create and present design mood boards with sketches, patterns, images, color direction, seasonal storytelling, and materials.
  • Work closely with the VP Product to build the Womens design direction, silhouettes, and foundation.
  • Design collections for both Mens and Womens inline designs.
  • Develop and create illustrations and tech packs for new design concepts, including technical sketches, materials, color cads, and specifications.
  • Interpret direction and feedback to update sketches, tech packs, and problem solving in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Knowledge of sustainable fabrics, trims, and materials to source and design into.
  • Work closely with leadership team to implement brand vision, division guidelines, and product direction.
  • Manage and execute multiple design projects including R&D from concept to finished product within calendar deadline to ensure hitting design, development, and GTM dates.
  • Work closely with product and development team to meet product briefs and target costs.
  • Review and approve prototypes and sample submit with development team.
  • Support merchandising and line plan briefs.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Qualifications, Education, Experience Requirements :

  • 10-14 years in Product Design, Industrial Design, Footwear Design, or Engineering. Experience in apparel, accessories, headwear, or footwear.
  • Bachelors degree, preferably in a related field.
  • Must have people management and leadership experience.
  • Extremely proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
  • Knowledge in Asana is a plus.
  • Experience in design, development, production processes from concept, tech pack, development through production.
  • High organizational skills to create clear presentations, interpret tech packs, and follow through with internal teams and factories.
  • Knows how to create a repeat pattern and / or turn a non-repeat into a repeat pattern.
  • Flat sketching, pattern making, sewing knowledge / experience, textile knowledge a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with teammates across the organization.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to change.
  • Must have strong time management skills.
  • Location & Office Structure : This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente, with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

    Compensation : The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

    Benefits and Perks :

  • Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
  • 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts and travel to desirable destinations, in accordance with plan guidelines
  • Wellness program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
  • 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
  • Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
  • Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
  • Dog friendly office
  • Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

    Salary : $150,000 - $170,000

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