Senior Fashion Designer

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will report to the Director of Design and demonstrate expertise and knowledge in Junior apparel design concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish Design departmental goals. Candidate will have proven success in an Apparel Design environment. Individual will partner closely with Technical Design, Product Development, Production, Sales and other departments.

Design collection from concept to completion.

Responsible for product design process to include market research, conceptual presentations, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes

Shop domestic and international market bringing in new ideas through competitive shopping and vintage research

Work closely with Design Director for sketch review; discuss production, fabric and other daily issues

Research fabrics and trims, partner with Fabric R&D and Production

Research key silhouettes and trends

Work with both an in-house sample room and overseas design development

Design collection pieces that reflect the trends and the aesthetic of the collection based on Directors’ vision

Prepare spec packages for Product Development and Technical teams including construction details, front and back view sketches, fabrications, trim sheets and critical measurements

Illustrate collection using CAD and Flat sketching in Adobe programs.

Prepare presentation boards, keep updated throughout the season

Assist in coloring and pass color to Product Development team upon line Head Designer/Design Director’s approval

Pass specs to Product Development and Technical teams in-line with Corporate calendar

Review samples and provide fit comments to Product Development and Technical teams with Head Designer /Design Director

Review qualities, construction and/or trims to fit into necessary price points, work closely with Head Designer

Work with R&D, Product Development, and Production to improve quality

Review merchandise plans and maintain calendar timing

Liaising directly with sales team to Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy

Present collection to sales, merchandising, production and other team members for seasonal approval

Follow up color lab dips for final approval

Update boards with current colors, styles and fabrications

Communicate open issues with directors and work closely to resolve them

Communicate updates and changes to all business partners (Merchants, Production, Tech, Licensee)

Qualifications:

8 plus recent years' design room experience

Proficient in Excel and Adobe Suite

Experience across all categories, tops/dresses/outerwear/bottoms

Proven flat and computer sketching skills

Working knowledge of all fabrications, product construction, and fit model & standard

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Detail/Goal-oriented, prioritized, and organized individual

Ability to creatively mix fabrics and trims

Ability to source and develop with China suppliers

Ability to adapt to pricing structure to service customer

Ability to work in a fast pace environment

Preferred:

Working knowledge using Web PDM or PLM

**Please submit work samples when applying

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 per year

Kellwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.