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Job Title
Designer - Fashion Accessories
Location
New York, New York
Zip/Postal Code
10018
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Reference Number
EC Design
Position type
Permanent
Category
Accessories
Job Function
Design - Fashion / Product
Design - Graphic / Prints
Product Management
Research & Development
Experience level
Mid to Senior Level

Designer - Fashion Accessories

Join a dynamic design team at one of NYC’s most competitive legwear and accessory companies. You will be working with an exceptional team of designers on both private label and branded accounts for mass and mid –tier retailers. We are looking for a collaborator: a hardworking, punctual, deadline-driven, creative team player with a positive attitude. Must have core strengths within, or closely related to, Socks or Cold Weather Accessories in all markets (Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s). Will conduct trend research, create designs, graphics and specs.  

Duties & Responsibilities: 

The Accessories Designer will contribute to seasonal design and development process including:

  • Trend research and presentation
  • Artwork creation and design including graphics and print repeats for branded and private label accounts
  • Developing knitwear utilizing yarn library; determining stitches and patterns based on yarns
  • Creating and managing CADs, POGs and Line Sheets
  • Generating tech packs/ specs including measurements, construction details & graphics
  • Reviewing and fitting development and proto samples; providing detailed comments

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in Legwear/Cold Weather design
  • Degree in Fashion, Accessories or Textile Design
  • Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop; MUST be strong in using Illustrator for graphics
  • Technical capabilities; fully understands cold weather and/or legwear manufacturing techniques and design process
  • Interested and awareness in fashion; ability to discover trends as well as new yarns and fabrication techniques
  • Capability to design into multiple distribution channels
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail; both design and technical aspects
  • Must work well in fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability and desire to assist in different areas depending on seasonal needs