Senior Designer ( Swim )
8 - 10 years experience • Apparel & Footwear
Salary depends on experience
Posted on 02/21/18
Confidential Company
New York, NY
8 - 10 years experience
Apparel & Footwear
Salary depends on experience
Posted on 02/21/18
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand the aesthetic for each brand and translate it into appropriate product
- Research and stay aware of industry trends and market competitors
- Ensure product is consistent with fashion/market trends as well as overall business strategy
- Create product story boards that capture design themes to excite our customers
- Create trend boards based on Design Director’s direction
- Take an active lead to ensure designs maintain a cohesive look and feel across the brand
- Prepare fabric selection
- Develop cohesive seasonal color palette and concepts
- Closely partner with CAD designers to help develop CADs
- Attend and actively participate in fittings with Technical Design
- Work on special projects as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
- Minimum 7 years of Design experience with strong product development experience across different product categories in women’s wear
- Expert Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a must
- Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Broad product development
- Strong trend forecasting and color sense a must
- Marketing and branding skills required
- Strong presentation skills required
- Excellent taste level
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