Sr. Designer - Girls (4-16)

Our client, a rapidly growing apparel company, is seeking a Sr. Designer - Girls (4-16) to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth trend research and compile trend boards to present to the Design Director and SVP.
• Assist in developing the clothing line, adhering to style plans, client requirements, and emerging trends.
• Take ownership of specific categories as dictated by business needs, with guidance from the Design Director.
• Utilize Illustrator to develop sketches for presentation to buyers.
• Work with the Design Director to ensure the assortment is consistent with the overall concept direction.
• Create seasonal color palettes for the girls' design team, vendors, and showroom.
• Coordinate with assistants to develop DGS and ensure they are efficiently handed off to the product development team once styles are confirmed.
• Provide assistance to the production and product development teams by addressing any questions during the production phase.
• Participate in fit sessions and provide constructive feedback to technical designers.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in children’s wear, preferably in girls' fashion.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, and trims.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to work fulltime on site.

Please submit a resume for consideration.

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