Modern / Contemporary Senior Designer - Private Label

RDG Global, a sweater manufacturer company based in NYC, is seeking a Modern/Contemporary Senior Designer to join our design team. 

We deliver Private Label sweaters and sportswear from conception through completion. With robust product development capabilities complemented by a keen understanding of trend, our company produces apparel across its own proprietary labels and under license. We partner with leading retailers, providing them with current trend direction.

The Modern/Contemporary Senior Designer is responsible for creating a collection for a celebrity designer licensee as well as partner with our modern Private Label accounts servicing their seasonal development requests.

Main Responsibilities/Functions Include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop a modern young lifestyle collection of all categories of Knits, Wovens, Sweaters and fashion outerwear.
• Create concept decks and line sheets for sales and Licensee approval.
• Maintain and develop Private Label design service businesses with Contemporary brands.
• Interact with designers from our Private Label customers and can present in meetings.
• Ability to work as a team and manage multiple calendars in a fast-paced business.
• Research trends in color, yarn and fabric that fit into a budget price point.
• Merchandize, and be able to work on tech packs as well as have the ability to partner with the technical team for proto sampling.
• Partner with sales and cad teams for art as well as sketch needs for the collection and customer requests in a timely manor.
• Interact daily with our overseas factories and offices to ensure samples, yarns and research are followed up and developed to specifications.
• Managerial experience, ability to manage and grow an assistant designer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, or related field.
• Must have 7+ years of experience working as a Fashion Designer designing all categories for modern brands.
• Must have woven, knit, and sweater knowledge. 
• Demonstrates strong attention to details.
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work in a very fast paced work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and react to feedback in a positive way.
• Highly self-motivated and able to see through a creative vision from inception to completion.