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Role Description

We are looking for a visionary Fashion Creative Director to architect, lead, and launch an original in-house brand powered by THE/STUDIO’s manufacturing ecosystem. This is not a traditional design role. You will act as the Founder-in-Residence, operating at the high-impact intersection of brand storytelling, industrial design, and supply chain innovation. You will have full creative autonomy to build a brand from the ground up, using our global manufacturing network as your playground.

Beyond aesthetics, you are a strategic partner. You will use this brand as a "live lab" to stress-test our supply chain, provide high-level advisory to our top-tier customers, and help shape the future of THE/STUDIO’s proprietary manufacturing software.

• Brand Vision & Creative Direction
  • Define the DNA: Establish the brand’s visual identity, voice, and market positioning.
  • End-to-End Design: Lead the creation of apparel collections (and potentially accessories/home) from initial mood boards to production-ready tech packs.
  • Storytelling: Oversee the "world-building" of the brand, ensuring the aesthetic translates across product, packaging, and digital presence.
• Manufacturing Strategy & R&D
  • Factory Partnership: Work directly with global production partners to push the boundaries of what’s possible in material sourcing and construction.
  • System Optimization: Act as a "Power User" to identify friction points in our manufacturing workflow, providing feedback to our product and engineering teams to improve our software.
  • Cost & Quality Governance: Balance high-concept design with the commercial realities of costing, lead times, and scalability.
• Strategic Advisory
  • Executive Consultant: Advise THE/STUDIO’s leadership on industry trends, manufacturing best practices, and design innovation.
  • Customer Ambassador: Join high-stakes calls with key customers to provide expert guidance on how to scale their own brands using our ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Proven track record (7+ years) of launching a fashion brand or leading creative direction for an established label.
• Portfolio that shows both artistry and commercial success.
• Understanding of garment construction, textiles, and the "physics" of manufacturing.
• Experience navigating the "gray areas" of a startup.
• Expert-level apparel knowledge; experience in jewelry, accessories, or home decor is a significant advantage.
• Ability to translate complex manufacturing constraints into clear creative directions for internal teams and external customers.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with a meaningful reason to deliver excellence.
• Good communication skills that enhance collaboration and minimize misunderstandings.
• Coachability and willingness to provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to operate with a level of urgency, enabling quick decision-making and problem-solving.
• Natural customer centricity, always starting from the customer’s perspective.
• Results-driven, focusing on achieving and exceeding measurable objectives.

Benefits

• We cover all R&D, sampling, and production costs.
• Full autonomy to act as the head of your own brand while leveraging the infrastructure of a global tech company.
• Your work will directly improve the tools used by thousands of other creators worldwide.

Company Description

At THE/STUDIO, our vision is to empower individuals, regardless of their expertise, to unleash their creativity and bring their unique ideas to life through the production of custom products. We are committed to delivering top-quality customized products that exceed expectations and provide a seamless experience via our exceptional team and AI-integrated systems. Our headquarters are in Los Angeles, California, but we are a truly global company with team members across the U.S., Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia/Pacific. We have gone to a fully remote working platform to attract the world’s best talent.