Lead Designer

Job description

About böhme Böhme is a fast-growing, fashion-forward women’s apparel brand with a strong retail footprint and expanding eCommerce business. Built by founders with a strong point of view and deep customer connection, the brand has historically partnered with overseas vendors to bring product to life. We are seeking a Lead Designer to become Böhme’s first internal design hire, owning the creative vision and product direction end-to-end. This role will partner closely with the founders and collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners (primarily in China) to elevate product, refine brand identity, and build a more intentional, design-led assortment. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly entrepreneurial environment and build the design function from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Creative Direction & Product Design:  Own and define the overall design vision across select product categories (apparel, dresses, knits, etc.)  Translate founder vision and brand DNA into cohesive seasonal assortments  Lead concept development, trend research, color palettes, fabric direction, and silhouette strategy  Elevate product to feel more differentiated, elevated, and bra...