Client Overview: Our client is a celebrated authority in the design and manufacturing of women's clothing. The company is known for its popular brands which are featured in major retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, and more.

Designer Overview: As the Apparel Designer, you will be responsible for supporting the Design Director by designing brand right collections to reflect season trends and account needs.

Designer Responsibilities:

Research the market and put together market/trend research on new silhouettes, color, and fabrication.
Work closely with the Design Directors to execute their brand vision
Track and organize development samples by following up with factories to ensure samples are received on time.
Design, sketch with accurate specifications for fit, construction, fabrication, print, and color.
Ensures adherence to the Seasonal Time and Action calendar
Source and select the new seasonal fabrics and trims
Work closely with suppliers abroad to ensure good execution of design tech packs and samples
Maintain the fabric, trim and color library - Ensure fabric library is up to date for seasonal inspiration and archived fabrics

Designer Qualifications:

Level of education: Bachelor's degree in fashion design
Work experience: 5+ years design experience- PRIVATE LABEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, OFF PRICE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Possess strong knowledge of garment construction.
Experience in Sweaters
Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, construction techniques, and trim
Ability to design around concept direction
Strong sketching and fast tech packing abilities
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office Applications

Designer, Women's Wovens and Knits