Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Junior's Designer will work closely with the Design Director to develop a trend-forward, young adult ready-to-wear collection, with a strong focus on knit and woven dresses, sets, and bottoms. This role is responsible for delivering fast, accurate, and commercially viable designs for a high-volume mass-market customer, including Walmart. The ideal candidate blends creativity with strong organizational and technical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a deep understanding of juniors' fashion and production.
Responsibilities- Design trend-right junior's ready-to-wear apparel, producing fast and accurate sketches using Adobe Illustrator
- Develop designs across knit and woven categories, with an emphasis on dresses, sets, and bottoms
- Manage daily design responsibilities and timelines to ensure all critical deadlines are met
- Conduct in-depth trend, market, and competitive research; present brand-right concepts aligned with customer expectations and vendor capabilities
- Create and maintain detailed technical packs in PLM to clearly communicate design intent and specifications
- Partner closely with the Design Director to ensure accurate communication with overseas vendors and address customer feedback in a timely manner
- Collaborate with the Graphic Design team to align on print, pattern, and graphic direction
- Review, troubleshoot, and resolve sample issues while maintaining design integrity, cost targets, and production timelines
- Maintain organized documentation, notes, and project tracking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Stay current on market trends through regular trend shopping and competitive analysis
Application Requirements Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work, particularly in the juniors' or young adult category. We are looking for clean and detailed submissions as part of the interview process
Requirements
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field
- 4+ years of full-time professional experience in apparel design, preferably within juniors' and/or woven/knit categories
- Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, factories, and vendors
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and staying ahead of fashion trends
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and preferring someone with PLM systems experience
Hybrid Schedule 4 days a week in the office, Friday work from home
New York Pay Rate $75,000 - $90,000 We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
