Fashion Designer

Relocation Assistance was Provided + 15% bonus potential.

This position is responsible for partnering with the leader to develop the overall design direction for the brand and may own multiple categories of the business. This position directs, builds, and develops product ideas. Works closely with directors, merchants, and design teams to execute seasonal concept direction, line plan style needs, outline margin requirements, and completion of the product. Manages brand integrity through internal and external design partnerships. Continue to evolve product categories forward to keep the brand relevant and compelling to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leader to assist with the cross-functional teams (CFT) interpretation of the overall design direction for the brand to the vendor.
• Leads meetings confidently while driving innovation to impact results.
• Identifies process improvements and leads company initiatives.
• Edits and curates merchandise assortments.
• Manages multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A.
• Partners with the leader to guide development needs and manage overdevelopment. In addition, it identifies and clearly articulates white space and new business opportunities.
• Creates sketches by category at design ratio and adheres to line plan and design ratios for design development samples throughout the process.
• Manages print development process and needs in partnership with CAD.
• Guides the cross-functional teams to coordinate assortments for presentation through artwork print, fabric, silhouettes, outfit coordination, and presentation boards.
• Partners with the trend to create line presentation boards for use at concept and development review.
• Prepares and presents seasonal product reviews to senior management and merchant teams.
• Coordinates visual boards and samples to drive newness for the brand.
• Works with the trend department to assure merchants’ seasonal buying tool needs are met.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to compliment and coordinate processes, procedures, and development needs/packages.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business results and the ability to react and correct lines.
• Attends all fits in partnership with technical design for styling and aesthetic comments/input.
• May create artwork for embellishments, plaid, and stripes, and mock-up projects.
• May assist leader with the developing and managing of the print development process; creating CADs and managing strike-offs.
• Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4-year college degree in Design

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in design within the retail industry, preferably contemporary market
• Excellent managerial, organization, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
• Navigates and leads through change
• experience in business/design with a solid understanding of details and trims
• Multiple category experience preferred
• Deep expertise in category ownership
• Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word
• Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes, and construction a plus
• The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus
• InDesign and Micrographx experience preferred

Extensive experience with innovation in intimates. An ideal person must understand molding, bonding, and different techniques, and have a background in research and R&D. Must also have a good aptitude for print, pattern, and aesthetics.

Engage Partners Inc.