Senior Fashion Designer

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will report to the Director of Design and demonstrate expertise and knowledge in Modern Missy apparel. • 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 in Adobe programs. • 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 open issues with directors and work closely to resolve them • Communicate updates and changes to all business partners (Merchants, Production, Tech, Licensee) Qualifications: • 8 plus recent years' design room experience • Proficient in Excel and Adobe Suite • Experience across all categories, tops/dresses/outerwear/bottoms • Proven flat and computer sketching skills • Working knowledge of all fabrications, product construction, and fit model & standard • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • Detail/Goal-oriented, prioritized, and organized individual • Ability to creatively mix fabrics and trims • Ability to source and develop with China suppliers • Ability to adapt to pricing structure to service customer • Ability to work in a fast pace environment