Senior Apparel Desinger

Location: 55 Water Street, Manhattan, New York 10038 (Hybrid)Contract: 4 Months+ ContractYour Role The Sr Designer is responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for a mid-high-volume category/collection. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style; color/print; fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand. Demonstrates a passion for the brand; inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals.Your Impact Create and maintain brand-right commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategyDevelop seasonal products with a focus on style, fit and fabricAdapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalizationEnsure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellenceImplement processes to understand/anticipate in the needs of the customer to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needsDeliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed; agility and acute attention to detailIdentify and implement resources in sourcing new ideas; both internally and externally; and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysisCollaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising; Marketing; and Product DevelopmentPresent designs for internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partnersExecute design sketches/prototypes and provide specificationsAnticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolutionManage; inspire and develop junior design talentBuild/maintain collaborative and effective relationshipsAssess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in deliveryYour Experience Bachelor's degree in design or equivalent experience8+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environmentExceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performanceDemonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product linesProficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Creative SuiteExperience in Centric a plusPrior experience leading, coaching, inspiring, and developing talentStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to multiple levelsCollaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and effective cross-functional communicationCustomer service philosophyHighly motivated, passionate and results orientedChampion for change and able to react with speed and agility in a rapidly moving cultureMust be able to work in a hybrid schedule in our New York City officeRecruiter Details:Name: Sujith ReddyEmail: sujith.reddy@Internal Id: 25-30774

Created: 2025-02-04