Senior Designer

Position/Job Title: Design/Senior Designer

Category: Design/Apparel

Position Type: Full-Time/Salary

Location: Sharon, MA

ABOUT HABITAT:

Habitat Clothes To Live In, Inc is a women’s apparel company headquartered in Sharon, Massachusetts (West of Boston). We service 1,500 specialty stores across the country and have a beautiful brand new 25,000 Sq. Foot Warehouse space. Founded in 2000, Habitat Clothes To Live In, Inc. has grown to include three divisions (Escape, Olivia and Habitat Clothes) with 6 lines per year and over 10,000 SKUs.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Designer is responsible for creating and developing our apparel line, transforming concepts into finalized products. This role will concentrate on designing woven and knit tops and bottoms with intricate construction details.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the Creative Director/CEO in the conceptualization and design of the collection

· Collaborate with the VP of Product to follow the merchandising plan and timeline, providing updates as the styles develop to ensure the collection aligns with the plan and stays on schedule

· Conduct research to identify current trend directions and adapt them to suit our market

· Regularly explore and analyze the marketplace, including competitors, to gather inspiration and identify opportunities in product design, fabrics, colors, and trims

· Develop Illustrator sketches and handoff sheets for the Technical Designers

· Create colored CAD sketches for use in presentations and line sheets

· Conduct research on seasonal color palettes, develop lab dips, and provide feedback to overseas vendors

· Conducts research to identify suitable prints for the line, adjusts colors, and submits artwork for development

· Collaborate with overseas vendors to develop fabrics and trims

· Partner with tech design to ensure products align with design specifications. Participate in fittings, document design notes, and distribute updates post-fitting

· Update and refine sketches based on feedback from design reviews

· Ensure product is developed and designed to meet company margin requirements

· Teams with Product Managers on product development, pricing strategies, and timelines.

· Adhere to project calendar and proactively communicate any potential challenges affecting target dates

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE ROLE:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 5 years of experience in designing for Women’s apparel preferred
• Strong time-management skills and ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to solve matters quickly
• Understanding and experience with Product Development of garments from sketch to final approval
• Ability to execute designs provided by Creative Director/CEO
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes per company needs
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Working within Team Environments

Dependable

Time Management

Strong leadership, creativity and organization skills

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to seasonality of the business

Habitat Clothes To Live In, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We provide competitive pay, paid time off, flexible scheduling and both health and dental plan. Salary is based on skills/experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sharon, MA 02067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person