Creative Director, Clothing (Clothing Designer)

Bask Health•New York, NY

About The Position

We’re looking for a Creative Director, Clothing to own and evolve our company’s apparel and merchandise—from concept to production. This role blends creative vision, hands-on design, and brand storytelling, ensuring our merch feels intentional, elevated, and aligned with our company identity. You’ll be responsible for setting the creative direction for clothing drops, designing pieces that employees and customers actually want to wear, and overseeing execution from initial concept through final product.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in clothing design, apparel design, or fashion creative direction
Strong portfolio demonstrating original apparel design (not just graphic merch)
Experience taking garments from concept → production
Strong understanding of fabrics, construction, and fit
Ability to balance creative vision with practical constraints (budget, timelines, manufacturing)
Clear point of view and taste level—knows when merch feels elevated vs. generic
Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with brand merch programs for tech, lifestyle, or consumer brands
Knowledge of sustainable or ethical manufacturing practices
Experience with small-batch or limited-run drops
Background in streetwear, contemporary, or lifestyle apparel

Responsibilities

Define and own the creative vision for all company apparel and merchandise
Design original clothing pieces (e.g., tees, hoodies, outerwear, accessories) that reflect our brand aesthetic
Develop seasonal or drop-based collections rather than one-off merch items
Create sketches, mockups, and technical specs for production
Work with manufacturers and vendors on sampling, revisions, costing, and production timelines
Ensure quality control across fit, materials, and final execution
Stay current on fashion, streetwear, and lifestyle apparel trends while maintaining a timeless brand feel