DESIGNER, WOMEN'S KNITS

General Summary:The Designer, in partnership with the Head of Design and cross functional team (Merchandising, Production, Tech Design, Design team) drives the design and execution of a large product classification. The Designer proactively seeks opportunities to ensure trend right, relevant product and achieve the financial goals of the category while supporting the brand. As a leader within the Design department, the Designer supports and participates in all applicable company wide initiatives.Position Responsibilities:• CAD flat sketching, hand sketching, coloring of bodies.• Create and maintain line sheets, save PNG’s, update tech packs with fabric and construction details through out the process.• Proactively seek out opportunities to maximize the business.• Support and participate in all relevant company wide initiatives as they arise.• Translate seasonal concept into fully articulated line for product classification.• Work with Design Head to create seasonal direction in silhouette, fabric and concept that is true to the overall design direction.• Develop design presentations in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign formats.• Participate in the development of concept set room presentations.• Communication of designs in key milestone meetings.• Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business to design a line that is relevant to the customer and reflects the Nautica brand.• Understand the intricacies of the production process and fabric development as it relates to the classification.• Provide direction to PD/ fabric team/ trim dept of new fabric, trim and development requests to overseas factories for sourcing purposes.• Create development sheets including detailed sketches, garment construction, fabric construction, trimmings, etc. ; also include extensive pitch sheet with all color way information, pattern layout/placement information.• Utilize DESL, web based system for tech pack development.• Communication of pattern/ some color comments in share files systems.• Development of stripe layouts and graphics, pitch sheets for submit in Illustrator for submit.• Manage deadlines in accordance with the corporate calendar.• Lead the aesthetic of all fits and styling details. Collaborate with Technical Design to establish blocks.