Designer - Women's Outerwear

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT RESUME AND PORTFOLIOCompany BackgroundWith over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men's tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Head Designer through all phases of line creation and execution.Create detailed sketches for new development and CADs for presentations. Review and approve items such as lab dips, fabric swatches, protos.Attend fit sessions.Attend photo shoots.Ensure development of products and production follows the needed timeline.Managing design process from conception through to final styling.Conducting market research to identify new trends, fabrics, prints, and techniques, and seeking design inspiration.Ensuring product is in agreement with business strategy.Selecting fabrics and trims.Creating production sketches for development packages.Collaborating with technical designer to ensure development packages are accurate.Reviewing product for style and fit during presentation.Presenting story, mood, color boards, and samples to buyers.QualificationsKnowledge and experience in contemporary outerwear.Strong fashion and color sense of the market. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills with high attention to product details. Ability to communicate and interact with all cross functional teams.Highly Proficient in Illustrator/Photoshop2+ years design experience.Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.Excellent design and conceptual skills.Excellent sense of style and color.

Created: 2024-11-09