Senior Apparel Desinger

Location: 55 Water Street, Manhattan, New York 10038 (Hybrid) Contract: 4 Months+ Contract Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style; color/print; fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Your Impact • Create and maintain brand-right commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy • Develop seasonal products with a focus on style, fit and fabric • Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization • Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence • Implement processes to understand/anticipate in the needs of the customer to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs • Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed; agility and acute attention to detail • Identify and implement resources in sourcing new ideas; both internally and externally; and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis • Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising; Marketing; and Product Development • Present designs for internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners • Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications • Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution • Manage; inspire and develop junior design talent • Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships • Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery Your Experience • Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience • 8+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment • Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance • Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite • Experience in Centric a plus • Prior experience leading, coaching, inspiring, and developing talent • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to multiple levels • Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and effective cross-functional communication • Customer service philosophy • Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented • Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility in a rapidly moving culture • Must be able to work in a hybrid schedule in our New York City office