Director of Operations

Senior Graphic Designer

Spirit Jersey is a dynamic and innovative fashion brand dedicated to creating cutting-edge designs that inspire and empower. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for pushing boundaries in the world of fashion. We're seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Senior Graphic Designer with a deep passion for Disney IP, fandom culture, and apparel design. This role is pivotal in translating the magic of beloved franchises into iconic, collectible apparelmerging storytelling with trend-driven fashion and precise construction.

The Director of Operations is the senior leader for our Orlando division, responsible for overseeing design, merchandising / product development, sourcing, silk screen printing, production operations, and facility management. This role ensures the delivery of innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective products at speed while aligning operational execution with Spirit Jersey's digital transformation and supply chain modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Orlando operational organization, including Senior Designer, Merchandiser / PD, Senior Sourcing Manager, silk screen department leadership and staff, and production floor teams
• Hire, train, and manage the silk screen department, including operators and leads, ensuring best-in-class quality, consistency, capacity planning, and equipment utilization
• Oversee daily production schedules across design, PD, sourcing, sewing, silk screen printing, QC, and shipping, ensuring clear communication, smooth handoffs, and timely outputs
• Conduct daily standups or huddles with department leads to review WIP, production priorities, staffing, and potential bottlenecks
• Manage seasonal product development and production calendars with discipline, ensuring milestone adherence and alignment across all functions
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle : design handoff, development, costing, sampling, embellishment execution, approvals, purchasing, production, QC, and delivery
• Own daily WIP visibility and production flow, making real-time adjustments to schedules, staffing, and priorities to keep delivery timelines on track
• Implement and enforce daily use of ERP (A2000) and PLM (Centric) systems to ensure accurate costing, WIP tracking, purchase order management, and reporting
• Deliver weekly operational dashboards on margins, capacity utilization, silk screen output, calendar compliance, sourcing performance, and production KPIs
• Build and manage vendor relationships with a focus on technical fabric development, sewing capabilities, embellishment expertise, and on-time delivery
• Manage cost and margin performance, ensuring sourcing, production, and embellishment decisions align with financial targets
• Oversee quality control processes, implementing checkpoints throughout blank intake, printing, and final inspection to ensure product standards are met
• Ensure compliance with licensing, branding, safety, labor, and regulatory standards, including OSHA and chemical handling requirements for printing
• Manage daily facility operations, including equipment uptime, maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance
• Establish and document SOPs across all departments to drive consistency, training, and scalability
• Build, mentor, and develop the Orlando team, fostering strong communication rhythms and a high-performance culture
• Serve as the strategic-operational bridge between Orlando and LA headquarters, escalating systemic issues early and contributing to long-term footprint and capacity planning

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Qualifications & Experience

Salary Range : $USD annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location Requirements : Must be based in Orlando, FL, with regular in-office collaboration for seasonal planning, line reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.