Senior Designer - Girls Licensed Apparel

HIS LLC

• $100K — $110K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience as a Senior Designer.
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with strong sketching skills.
  • Experience in designing kids' apparel is required.
  • Licensed apparel experience with brands like Disney or Nickelodeon preferred.
  • Must be located in NYC or willing to relocate, as this is an on-site job.

Responsibilities

  • Develop licensed apparel for girls and tweens, focusing on innovation and trends.
  • Oversee associate designers and work with graphic designers on seasonal projects.
  • Organize project timelines to ensure all tasks meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Sales to strategize season planning and market demands.
  • Conduct market research to identify latest trends and generate new ideas.
  • Identify market gaps and create innovative designs for target audiences.
  • Partner with the licensing team to select key licenses for seasonal focus.
  • Lead fitting sessions and manage transition meetings with product development and technical teams.
  • Work with costing team to ensure designs remain budget-friendly and cost-effective.
  • Review technical packs for accuracy in sampling and production.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Develop girls' and tween licensed apparel, ensuring design innovation and trend alignment.
  • Oversee associate designers and collaborate with graphic designers to execute seasonal projects.
  • Organize and track project timelines, keeping all tasks on schedule and meeting deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Sales to plan and strategize throughout the season to meet market demands.
  • Conduct market research to discover the latest trends and introduce fresh, new ideas.
  • Identify market gaps and brainstorm innovative, trend-driven designs that resonate with the target audience.
  • Partner with the licensing team to select key licenses for each season's design focus.
  • Secure licensor approvals on all designs before production begins.
  • Lead fittings and facilitate transition meetings with product development (PD) and technical teams.
  • Work with the costing team to ensure all designs are budget-friendly and cost-effective.
  • Review technical packs for sampling and production accuracy.
  • Approve lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric qualities, ensuring all samples meet quality standards.


Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Designer.
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong sketching skills.
  • Must have experience designing kids' apparel.
  • Licensed apparel experience (e.g., Disney, Nickelodeon) is preferred but not required.
  • Must be located in NYC or open to relocating, as this is an on-site position.


Additional Information

* Ladders Estimates

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