The Ridge Director of Design- Watches Remote · Full time

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What We’re Looking For

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer and partnering with the Creative Director to construct the brand’s positioning, messaging, narrative, product launches, and seasonal campaigns.

You’ll have the ability to spearhead the concept and execution of seasonal campaigns, product launches and shape the overall narrative and aesthetic of one of the most prominent men’s accessories brands. Your team would be responsible for setting, articulating, and communicating the Ridge brand voice and point of view.

You’ll work with the retention and social team to help execute on-brand campaigns.

What You’ll Do

• Concept and propose new designs
• Manage outside partners and factories
• Help craft and implement the brand voice
• Contribute heavily to:
• Design
• Manufacturing
• Product
• Drive strategy, budget, and execution of brand through all forms of product

What You’ll Need

• 4-5 years of design director experience
• Acute understanding of the audience we serve and the cultural platforms on which they operate
• Outstanding conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Experience in advertising, marketing, corporate identity, brand management, sales promotion, and new media communication

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + bonus schedule 
• Unlimited vacation + PTO
• 100% Remote
• Flexible schedule
• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401k - matching up to 6%
• Unlimited wallets + swag
• Home Office Budget

Who You Are

• You’re obsessed with growing sales and growing a brand “in real life”
• You’re a leader; you’re kind and lead by example
• You’re highly results-driven, creative, and love to roll up your sleeves
• You love to have fun AND have a passion for getting things done
• You’re drawn to a startup environment, where ambiguity and quick decision-making are your love language
• You’ve worked in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities; you can be reactive and organized at the same time
• You embody an “everything is figure-outable” attitude; you’re more apt to say “yes” or “we’ll try.”
• You thrive in a cross-functional, highly collaborative environment