Senior Designer

• Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos.
• Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure.

Operations & Results

• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library.
• Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process.

Customers & Relationships

• Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication.
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
• Attract, develop and retain talent.

Skills and Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
• 4-7 years experience in apparel design.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 /year

Job Location:

• New York, NY

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• mens outdoor inspired apparel: 5 years