Senior Designer

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will report to the Sr. Director of Design and demonstrate expertise and knowledge in Junior apparel design concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish Design departmental goals. Candidate will have proven success in an Apparel Design environment. Individual will partner closely with Technical Design, Product Development,Production and other Design-related Divisions. · Design collection from concept to completion · Responsible for product design process to include market research, conceptual presentations, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes · Shop domestic and international market bringing in new ideas through competitive shopping and vintage research · Work closely with Design Director for sketch review; discuss production, fabric and other daily issues · Research fabrics and trims, partner with Fabric R&D and Production · Research key silhouettes and trends · Work with both an in-house sample room and overseas design development · Design collection pieces that reflect the trends and the aesthetic of the collection based on Directors’ vision · Prepare spec packages for Product Development and Technical teams including construction details, front and back view sketches, fabrications, trim sheets and critical measurements · Illustrate collection using CAD and Flat sketching · Prepare presentation boards, keep updated throughout the season · Assist in coloring and pass color to Product Development team upon line Head Designer/Design Director’s approval · Pass specs to Product Development and Technical teams in-line with Corporate calendar · Review samples and provide fit comments to Product Development and Technical teams with Head Designer /Design Director · Review qualities, construction and/or trims to fit into necessary price points, work closely with Head Designer · Work with R&D, Product Development, and Production to improve quality · Review merchandise plans and maintain calendar timing · Liaising directly with sales team to Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy · Present collection to sales, merchandising, production and other team members for seasonal approval · Follow up color lab dips for final approval · Update boards with current colors, styles and fabrications · Communicate updates and changes to all business partners (Merchants, Production, Tech, Licensee) Qualifications: · 8 plus recent years' experience in a JUNIORS design · Illustrator sketches experience is a MUST · Proficient in Excel, Photoshop · Working knowledge of knit fabrications, product construction, and fit model & standard · Ability to creatively mix fabrics and trims · Understanding price point (to be applied to fabrics, construction …) · Ability to source and develop with China suppliers · Ability to adapt to pricing structure to service private labels · Ability to work in a fast paced environment · Leadership Experience