We are looking for a Designer with experience in socks / hosiery for a top fashion company in New York, NY! Role is mainly onsite - 5 days a week/40 hours. Looking for someone with strong sock design experience, trends, women's socks in all categories, high taste level. Need help for approximately a month to start but could definitely be extended. Please send your resume and work samples ASAP as they are looking to meet candidates right away!
Responsibilities:
- Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process
- Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups
- Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
- 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
- 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
- Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience in apparel design
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers, PLM, Browzwear a plus
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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