Senior Designer

Established apparel manufacturer looking for Sr. Designers to re-launch 2 contemporary labels for the mass market.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Design in Fashion Design.
• At least 10 - 12 + years of design experience in Women’s Sportswear. Focus on novelty woven and knit tops.
• Experience with new brand launches.
• Skilled in the development of novelty embellishments and embroidery layouts.
• Excellent taste level; Strong eye for colors and prints.
• Strong knowledge of woven and cut and sew fabrications.
• Drive business with the ability to identify key trends, color and print direction, silhouettes, and new fabrications.
• Strategic and creative thinker.
• Troubleshooter, creative problem solving.
• Work independently to build a cohesive line.
• Must have advanced skills with Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent taste level with a great eye for color and print development.
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Manage, develop, and lead production presentations.
• Results driven.
• Team building.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience working with the TJX Corporation is a plus

 Job Responsibilities:

• Sketch, create tech packs and generate order CADS.
• Provide reliable and responsible support to the President & Design Director.
• Effective e-mail communication with buyers and agents.
• Day to day upkeep of filing and organization.
• Tracking and following up on sample development charts to ensure that the showroom samples are well-executed and in adherence to calendar deadlines.
• Refresh the showroom with an extensive product line every 2 months.
• Shop retail.
• Attend fit sessions; work with tech design team to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Review and approve lab-dips, print strike-offs and bulk fabric submits.

Compensation 

• $150,000 commensurate with experience
• Benefits include employer paid health insurance, 401K plan, paid time off