Designer

Designer Highly experienced swim designer responsible for seasonal line creation and development from concept to production of major licensed swim brand. Collaborate with licensor design team and director of swim design to create commercially viable swim assortment that meets the elevated aesthetic of the global brand. We look forward to hearing from you! Please note all new hires must be vaccinated for COVID 19. What You’ll Do… Develop and present seasonal swim assortments based on sportswear rigs Research and create shopping reports on current trend with focus on elevated aesthetic Responsible for silhouette and design development for swim and cover ups Collaborate on color palette and print Source and develop fabrics and trims Research print Develop sketches and working line sheets Communicate fit intent and relevant garment details to patternmaker Oversee associate designer in product execution Work with print department on color ways, repeats, and graphics Comment on lab dips and strike offs in collaboration with print team and design director Participate in fittings and contribute to final product approval Manage and deliver to seasonal calendars Collaborative design approach-able to synthesize direction from both licensor and licensee to create on brand product that meets current business needs and opportunities Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design Min 3-5 years swim design experience Outstanding sketching and presentation skills-Illustrator and Photoshop Solid understanding of fabrics, finishes, details, trims, fit, and construction Working knowledge of Excel InDesign knowledge a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong time management and organizational skills Must be team oriented