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About the Role

Lead the creative vision, product development, and merchandising strategy for multiple licensed and private label fashion and lifestyle brands, guiding collections from concept through production. This role offers the opportunity to shape established brands, launch new ones, and drive the future of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and seasonal product strategy for multiple accessory brands.
• Develop innovative hair accessories collections from concept through production.
• Research global trends, shop the marketplace, and analyze competitors to identify emerging opportunities.
• Develop innovative products that align with brand positioning, customer expectations, and target retail price points.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, sales teams, and key retail customers to develop compelling product assortments and merchandising strategies.
• Present concepts, trend direction, and seasonal collections to executive leadership, licensors, and retail partners.
• Partner directly with overseas manufacturers to ensure design intent, quality, costing, and on-time delivery.
• Work closely with licensors to ensure products meet all brand standards and approval requirements.
• Analyze sales performance, customer insights, and market trends to drive future product development.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative, high-performing creative team.
• Manage multiple brands and product launches while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting timelines.

Requirements

• 8+ years of product development experience, preferably in hair accessories.
• Proven track record developing successful accessories for national or global fashion or lifestyle brands.
• Expert knowledge of accessory construction, movements, materials, and manufacturing.
• Extensive experience working directly with overseas factories throughout the product development process.
• Strong understanding of merchandising, trend forecasting, and consumer insights.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives, including costing, pricing, and margin considerations.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, licensors, and major retail customers.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and inspire others.
• Portfolio required, showcasing design process, trend research, and examples of commercially successful product development.

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• AI tools for design and product development (a plus)

Experience Level

• 8+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $100k-$110k annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSs)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

About the Company

• American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management.
• Facilitates distribution to major retailers internationally for globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands.
• Brands include footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty.
• Disrupts the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.
• A dynamic and diverse team where contributions drive real impact and there’s always room to grow.
• Blends heritage with hustle.