We are looking for an Associate Designer with Lingerie experience for a top fashion company in New York, NY. This is a hybrid, contract position with the potential of extension. You will be responsible for creation of commercially viable product designs across a specific category and collections. This position will be hybrid and based out of the New York office.
Responsibilities:
- Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
- Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric.
- Deliver design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications.
- Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization.
- Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications with detailed tech packs and fit updates as collection evolves.
- Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
- Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis.
- Collaborate and follow-up on deliverables with vendors and key partners throughout the design process.
- Brainstorm and present ideas to team.
- Prepare materials for meetings and presentations and coordinate logistics.
- Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues.
- Build and maintain effective relations with key partners.
- Meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence.
- Supporting Team for regular internal company presentations.
- Contribute to Custom requests when needed.
- Create and maintain accurate colored line sheets and PLM system as the source of truth for all cross-functional teams.
- With support of Manager, attend and lead weekly fittings to ensure execution of design intent.
- Conduct regular market research across wide variety of platforms to stay on top of trends.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Design.
- 3+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment.
- Prior experience in Lingerie/Corsetiere constructions and understanding of female body silhouette.
- Sound knowledge of fashion history (key designers / styles).
- Commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance.
- Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
- Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented.
- Solid communication and presentation skills.
- Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility.
- Flexible and creative problem solver.
- Moderate domestic travel.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign proficiency.
- PLM system knowledge is a plus.
- Hand sketching skill is a plus.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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