Stio® is hiring : Design Director in Denver

About Us

Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations. Stio proudly partners with Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance, uses Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audits supply chains for best practices and operates workplaces responsibly. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in local and national communities.

YOUR ROLE

The Stio Design Director is an ambitious and experienced leader responsible for shaping the creative vision and leading the design strategy for all product categories including outerwear, sportswear, footwear, logowear, equipment, and accessories. This role requires a proactive, engaged leader who can define, champion and shepherd the creative vision from initial concept to final product to the customer experience ensuring cohesive, authentic and impactful product experience across all channels. By using design thinking you will apply a deep understanding of the customer and lead a product creation cycle that delivers goods that are user-centered, solution oriented and suited for the totality of the active mountain lifestyle.

Your Responsibilities

Design Vision and Influence

• Define and execute long-term design strategies across categories, leading the business with innovative trend research, color, print, and pattern development
• Build and present concept, trend and seasonal GTM resources as needed to provide creative input and direction for all downstream GTM and customer experience activations such as photoshoots, styling, and overall visual presentation of the product
• Lead Stio's seasonal color vision across all categories applying trend research and Stio color identity, directing visual evidence collection, and overseeing surface design execution including prints and yarn dye patterns to ensure a consistent, inspiring brand language
• Maintain and evolve Stio's Design DNA, logo guidelines, construction standards, and color processes to ensure cohesive execution across categories
• Act as the voice of the future unmet customer needs championing and advocating for the creative team's vision and necessary resources in high-level discussions

Product & Material Strategy

Team Leadership & Resourcing

Your Skills And Experience

THE FINE PRINT

We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $100,000-$130,000. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of the range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.

Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.

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