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Head of Apparel, Breezy Golf

Doing Things Media

Doing Things Media

New York, NY, USA
Posted on Oct 24, 2023
Who We Are:

At Doing Things, our process is unique, but our purpose is clear. We connect consumers across the world through humor and happiness. Doing Things is responsible for the funniest, most shareable and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on Instagram, including Middle Class Fancy, Shithead Steve, Overheard, Recess Therapy, Bob Does Sports and Animals Doing Things, among others. Through its IP, Doing Things fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital and linear TV.

Founded in 2017, Doing Things touts more than 35+ unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 80 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snap. This includes the company’s fast-growing direct-to-consumer products business, featuring comedic apparel and accessories based on what’s trending, as well as our Breezy golf apparel line.

Today, Doing Things is looking to expand its team as we extend our reach to bring smiles to millions of new community members across the globe.

Job Description:

The Head of Apparel, Breezy Golf is a new role for Doing Things. We are seeking an innovative and dynamic individual who can work cross-functionally with the eCommerce, Marketing and Creative Content/Editorial teams, leading apparel design based on a nuanced understanding of the golf apparel space and the Breezy vision, and how that can be translated into a cohesive assortment plan and line. In this role, you will combine exceptional design expertise with strategic leadership. This role reports directly to the Head of Commerce.

This role is remote eligible, but we’re ideally looking for someone in the New York area so they can occasionally work from our NYC office.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute an apparel design strategy that reflects the tone of voice and humor of Bob Does Sports and Breezy Golf.
  • Research and identify retail white space opportunities for Breezy and work with the Director of Wholesale to define an overall apparel portfolio strategy.
  • Develop products and styles that enhance the overall brand while fulfilling business and assortment goals of the Commerce team.
  • Oversee the pattern design process and help develop fresh approaches and designs working together with the Breezy graphic designer and overall art team.
  • Create fresh, innovative and commercially viable lifestyle collections as well as ongoing, fast turn print on demand (POD) products (where applicable).
  • Build out the Breezy product roadmap and development calendar in collaboration with the Director of eCommerce.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Commerce, Editorial, Brand Partnerships and Data & Insights teams, to ensure seamless integration of design across all shopper touchpoints.
  • Establish and implement “best-in-class” design processes, methodologies, and tools that optimize efficiency and enable scalable growth.
  • Drive continuous improvement by staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices.
  • Source and manage factory and vendor relationships as well as the sampling process, including fit, color, fabric, and quality control.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of apparel design/merchandising experience for established retail brands within or adjacent to the golf space.
  • Experience putting together CADs and tek packs, working with factories, building line plans, driving product assortments, and partnering with graphic designers to conceive of concepts that grow the business.
  • Experience building businesses by developing merchandise plans with trend right products for athleisure, golf, athletic, and fashion lifestyle markets.
  • A track record of aligning and inspiring teams and influencing management through clear visions and strong presentations.
  • An optimistic and enthusiastic relationship builder and hands-on teammate.
  • Collaborative colleague, with a passion for stylish product, attention to detail, and project management .
  • Strong familiarity with apparel and retail financials.

What We Offer:

At Doing Things, you make an immediate impact. Doing Things is a start-up made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence. We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that are at the forefront of the internet media landscape and are transforming digital advertising. We offer competitive compensation that includes cutting edge work and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product.

Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

EOE

At Doing Things, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our brands and our community. Doing Things is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Disclaimer

Doing Things does not interview candidates via email and job offers are only extended after a thorough interview process involving phone and/or video interviews. If you receive a suspicious email regarding a position with Doing Things and/or a job offer, please do not respond. Forward that email to jobs@doingthings.com.

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