About Cider

Beloved by young trendsetters and celebrities worldwide, Cider is one of the fastest-growing Gen-Z fashion brands. Founded in 2020 and rooted in Los Angeles, we proudly serve customers in over 130 countries with a diverse range of styles from XXS to 4XL. Powered by a global team spanning 14+ countries and our vibrant #cidergang community, our Pick A Mood collections transform everyday moods into captivating style statements — engaging the next generation and redefining fast-fashion through technology, trend-driven design, and zero-inventory thinking.

About the Role

As Apparel Design Director, you will own the end-to-end design vision for our apparel product line — from seasonal concept through final sample. You'll lead a team of designers to deliver collections that capture the cultural moment while staying true to the Cider brand.

What You'll Do

1. Set the creative direction and design strategy for the apparel line.

2. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of apparel designers globally.

3. Partner with merchandising, production, and planning to align on assortment, cost, and timeline.

4. Drive seasonal concept development, fabric selection, color palette, and key item direction.

5. Translate trend forecasting and customer insights into commercially successful collections.

6. Ensure fit, quality, and construction meet Cider standards across all categories.

7. Collaborate with marketing and content teams on product storytelling and launch campaigns.

What We're Looking For

Required:

1. 7+ years of apparel design experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

2. Deep knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabric, and manufacturing processes.

3. Proven ability to translate Gen-Z trend signals into commercially successful collections.

4. Strong team management experience — you've built and led high-performing design teams.

5. Experience working with global factories and production partners.

6. Portfolio demonstrating range across categories, seasons, and price points.

Nice to have:

• Experience with fast-fashion or DTC brand cadence.
• Multilingual or international brand experience.
• Hands-on pattern-making or technical design skills.