Senior Casual Junior Dress Designer

Responsibilities

• Provide design and trend direction for woven & knit dresses, easy pull-on separates (bottoms & tops)
• Be a creative innovator, leading to both commercial and creative success.
• Bring passion, creativity, energy, and inspiration to the team; possess the credibility to influence with conviction.
• Manage, create, and adhere to time and action calendar
• Lead schedule and execution to ensure schedule is met for proper delivery of collections
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Study markets, consistently shop the market (our competition and aspirational brands) for inspiration and product opportunities
• keep track of what product is needed for each specific delivery while simultaneously designing the current line
• Design the line according to classification/style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends
• Participate in seasonal color direction and color palette building
• Lead fabric, and trim innovation & sourcing – domestically & with overseas factories
• Ensure the line stays on brand and has consistent styling details
• Develop product, and marketing concepts for emerging categories or items
• Ensure the product is being designed within cost parameters
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on collateral for buyers, trims, and in-store marketing needs
• Build strong relationships with sales, production, tech, fabric R&D and marketing
• Work closely with the Design Director in all aspects of product development
• Source and choose materials (leather, fabric, ornamentation) for samples.
• Present sample as envisioned.
• Special projects as needed
• Uphold design integrity and high-quality execution throughout the entire development process from concept through to market.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in fashion related industry
• Strong leadership qualities and possesses great organizational skills to successfully delegate.
• Can see the big picture, and can work on the tasks at hand yet able to plan ahead
• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and be able to multi-task on tight deadlines
• Is a self-starter and works with a high sense of urgency
• Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills
• Strong sketching and design capabilities
• Knowledge of the target market and dept. stores
• Experience leading and designing a successful tops and dresses line
• Knowledge in including construction and fit and component sourcing/manufacturing (materials development, duties, etc).
• Ability to problem-solve when dealing with specifications, construction, prints… with vendors.