Design Director at Birdy Grey

At Birdy Grey, we are on a mission to celebrate and elevate the friendships that define the wedding experience. Since our founding in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee and Monica Ashauer, we have become a go-to destination for affordable, stylish bridesmaid dresses and accessories. We have already dressed over half a million bridesmaids, and as a high-growth, women-founded startup, we are constantly innovating within the 75 billion dollar wedding market. We are looking for a visionary leader to join our team and help us continue to make every wedding day special.

About the Role

We are seeking a Design Director to serve as our Head of Design. This is a full-time, executive-level position based in our downtown Los Angeles office. In this role, you will lead the creative vision for our bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and emerging product categories. You will act as a player-coach, overseeing our high-level design strategy while remaining hands-on with the development of our seasonal collections. You will report directly to our CEO and collaborate across departments to ensure our designs resonate with our core bridal customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the brand's seasonal fashion direction while ensuring aesthetic integrity across all product categories.
• Lead the design team through the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and trend research to final production and fit sessions.
• Partner with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams to balance creative innovation with sales objectives, cost guidelines, and strategic vendor allocation.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should bring a blend of creative vision and operational expertise. We require the following qualifications:

• At least 11 years of experience in fashion design, with a minimum of 7 years focused on dresses, special occasion wear, or bridal.
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience, with a proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in design software, including Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market trends, color palettes, and prints.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid startup environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Location

This position is based in our Los Angeles office. You will be expected to work on-site 5 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our perks include:

• Competitive salary and an annual performance bonus.
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health benefits and access to One Medical.
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% company match after three months.
• Generous paid time off, including a flexible open PTO policy and 11 paid holidays.
• Wellness support, including a monthly wellness day, a $50 monthly wellness stipend, and summer Fridays.
• Three months of paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts, including free bridesmaid dresses and 50% off other Birdy Grey products.
• A $50 monthly Wi-Fi stipend to support our hybrid work environment.