Senior Designer for Casual, Social Occasion and ...

Research and identify trend directionsCreate inspiration boards and participate in trend overviews for each seasonPartner with knits team on creating overall seasonal concepts and big ideasConsistently shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunitiesPlan the line according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trendsDevelop product, and marketing concepts for emerging categories or items, hot spots and blitz stylesDevelop fabrics, , color palettes, special trims and styling detailsEnsure product is being designed within cost parametersWork with suppliers on execution to make sure the elements fall within our cost targetsManage all overseas communication with sample facilities for sample executionAttend all comparison fittings, proto fittings and production fittingsGive concise feedback to technical design on how to adjust garmentsEnsure production fits are to our specificationsMerchandise and style showrooms for marketAdhere to time and action calendarTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.A degree from accredited art/fashion school5 +years of experience in apparel designAbility to lead and manage a teamAble to provide creative direction for the team to follow from season to seasonAbility to interface with Department heads outside of Design i.e., Production/Sales to drive resultsAbility to develop a line from concept to completion without supervision from supervisorsAbility to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumerKnowledge of MS officeProficient sketching in IllustratorCapable to in PhotoshopStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to multitask and prioritizeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWhen applying, please include the link to your online portfolio or, upload examples of yourwork (include sketches).We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability orprotected veteran status.

Created: 2025-01-16