Lead Designer
Company: Böhme
Location: Draper, UT (or open to relocation)
Overview
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 brand-right
Partnership with Founders
Work closely with founder to align on creative direction and assortment strategy
Act as a thought partner in evolving the brand aesthetic and positioning
Bring new ideas while maintaining the core identity that resonates with the
customer
Overseas Vendor Collaboration (China)
Partner directly with overseas factories and development teams to execute
product
Provide clear direction on design intent, materials, construction, and fit
Review samples, iterate on revisions, and ensure final product meets brand
standards
Balance design vision with cost targets, MOQs, and production realities
Product Development & Execution
Oversee the design process from concept through final approval
Collaborate with production and merchandising on timelines and delivery
Ensure alignment between design, costing, and margin targets
Manage seasonal calendars and sample timelines
Building the Design Function
Establish design processes, tools, and workflows from the ground up
Help define how design integrates with merchandising, production, and sourcing
Over time, build and mentor a small internal design team as the business grows
Qualifications
7–12+ years of experience in women’s apparel design
Background in contemporary, DTC, or retail-driven brands with strong product
identity
Experience working with overseas factories (China preferred) and managing
development remotely
Strong understanding of construction, fabrics, fit, and production processes
Ability to balance creativity with commerciality (designing for a real customer +
price point)
Experience owning or heavily influencing an entire category or brand aesthetic
Ideal Profile
Entrepreneurial and excited to be the first design hire
Strong taste level with the ability to elevate product while staying commercially
viable
Comfortable working directly with founder in a highly collaborative environment
Hands-on and detail-oriented—willing to own everything from concept to sample
approvals
Strong communicator with overseas partners and internal stakeholders
Organized and process-driven, but flexible in a fast-moving environment
Why This Role
Opportunity to own and shape the design function at a growing brand
Direct access to founders and influence on overall product direction
High visibility, high impact role with room to build a team
Blend of creative ownership + operational execution