Senior Fashion Designer

Smoke Rise is a New York Streetwear Brand founded in 2009. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team. • Create and maintain brand-right commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy • Develop seasonal product 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 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 • Attending trade shows and continue to research newness in the industry. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience in men’s streetwear • 10+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment • Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance • Strong technical skills (fitting/specs) and ability to make appropriate corrections • Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite • 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 • 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 on location in our Ridgefield, NJ office Work Location: In person