We are looking for a talented Designer to lead a women's activewear line for one of the leading brands in our growing portfolio! Our ideal candidate should be a team player with strong knowledge of the Activewear market, possesses excellent attention to detail and can be flexible in a fast-paced working environment.
Responsibilities:
Continuously research concept, color, mood, & styling through magazine, forecasting, and trend services. Shop stores, develop and adjust ideas to fit specific brand/market in accordance with the design calendar.
In partnership with the Senior Designer, set the overall tone of the product line by interpreting trends obtained through market shopping and trend forecasting services as it relates to market demand and brand image.
Design silhouettes based on the overall design direction and Merchandising plan and ensure product has a purpose within the collection.
Select color palettes, fabrics & trim to review with Senior Design for approval.
Sketch and Color up Styles on Adobe Illustrator to create CADs based on final color palettes
Develop tech packs for costing/sampling and production using PLM
Communicate the brand vision and creative direction to design assistant to ensure consistency and clear path to design goal
Ensure clear communication on project status and deadlines with Merchandising, Sales, Design, Technical, and Production teams
Ensure that the design inspiration is set on a timely basis to present to Licensing/retail partners and incorporate feedback onto the development of the line
Present design proposals/initial designs to in-house design, merchandising and sales teams
Review/hand-off designs & fabrics with production for preliminary costing
Partner with the graphics team to ensure that all graphics incorporate the seasonal direction, and are cohesive to the spirit of the specific brand
Develop SKU plans in conjunction with Merchandising and Sales
Ensure that sampling of collections at all stages of development are in line with merchandising plan
Work directly with, as well as communicate through e-mail with overseas offices and in-house production staff
Ensure that trim development is done in a timely manner, so that it is presented and approved in time for sample development
Work with Merchandising/Sales to get feedback on collection from sales/stores ensuring business needs are met without sacrificing the fashion direction
Set up initial and final master line sheets prior to starting production
In partnership with the Senior Design evaluate and resolve development and production issues that affect the aesthetics of the product
Attend fittings and review product to execute the vision of the collections
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred
4+ years of apparel design experience
Specialized knowledge in women's activewear product
Strong proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, & Microsoft Office
Keen attention to detail
Strong ability to multitask
A great team player with flexibility and a "can" do attitude
Annual salary range starting at $75,000
The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.