Client Overview:One of the world’s leaders in the design, development and sourcing of consumer goods. Headquartered in London, with offices throughout Europe and the USA, our client provides a diverse and dynamic range of private label products across apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and many other divisions.

Position Overview:The Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

Designer Responsibilities:

Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for market meetings
Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
Categories including women’s bottoms
Guide and mentor direct reports
Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
Work with Cad Designers to develop original textile and embroidery designs
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
Build 3-D bodies
Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points
Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.
Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims
Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

Designer Qualifications:

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
A minimum of 5 years experience in womenswear apparel design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
3-D Browzwear a plus

Designer, Walmart Private Label