Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview:
The Designer will work cross functionally with Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand's objective. This role also serves as a key liaison between the New York Office (NYO) and the China Office, ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication across regions.
Key Accountabilities:
- Research and identify market place trends on style, fit and color to maintain a brand strategy
- Create CAD sketches of styles in development
- Review and approve all technical packs to ensure accuracy of product development and create tech packs as necessary
- Ensure that the design team is made aware of major milestones and deadlines throughout the design process including fabric requests and sourcing timelines
- Oversee the creation, development and execution of design process while implementing the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives for their functional area
- Attend all fitting meetings and lend feedback to ensure design intention is captured
- Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales and Merch to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of the seasonal design catalogs to ensure accuracy
- Ensure Design Operations and Sourcing have the most accurate information on line development and that changes were implemented
- Communicate regularly with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback
- Review and approve styles, materials, trims and colors and effectively communicate approvals to appropriate cross functional teams
- Participate in sampling communication between sample room. Design, and cross-functional teams as needed
- Manage, train and develop Associate and Assistant Designers
- Initial fit/Sample pass off to TD for new fits
- Manage Fashion Show concepting
- Special Projects as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
- 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children's wear knowledge a plus)
- Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to design within a brand-appropriate aesthetic
A consistent in-office presence is essential for this role, as it is for all Haddad Brands team members. Being physically present allows for a full aesthetic and tactile understanding of our brand partners' products-an appreciation that is critical to maintaining the quality and distinctiveness that set them apart in the market.
Salary Description
$75,000 - $125,000 per year
