Designer, Women's Wovens

Our client, a well known fashion brand in NYC, is looking for a creative Designer for Wovens to join their Women's for a maternity leave coverage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and unify creative execution of product.
• Manage creative and technical development of product within merchandise assortment strategy.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity.
• Development CADs/ hand sketches for seasonal line sheets.
• Create design cards for first protos, including measurements and construction details.
• Develop and counter source yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers.
• Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits.
• Overseas travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development.

Qualifications

• 5 years Design experience
• High taste level and creative ability
• Ability to manage, coach, and develop others
• Working knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and pattern/fit.
• Knowledge of fabric/yarn construction
• Ability to conduct color/print research
• Knowledge of seasonal silhouette and color trends
• Strong illustration/presentation skills
• Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, communication, and written skills
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel
• Ability to sketch by hand or using Procreate

Please submit your resume & portfolio for consideration.

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