Designer I, Womens Sweaters - Tommy Hilfiger - 7+ Years Experience
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Designer I, Womens Sweaters - Tommy Hilfiger
The Designer I, Womens Sweaters is responsible for leading the full design process from implementation of ideas to finished product with approximately 50-60 styles per season. Provide market research insight to build business in white space areas and to update old business. Managing and providing mentorship to direct report(s).
Responsibilities:
- Own the full (sweater) product design process including market research, yarn selection & stitching, designing based on initial concept, hand sketching, flat sketching, specing, creating tech packs, color & trim selection and ensuring that product is designed to meet target customer's fit criteria
- Research current best sellers and trends to develop appropriate styles and enhance brand right business growth
- Work closely with the design team and cross-functional partners to ensure a cohesive product line is realized and desired outcome is achieved
- Maintain the progression of design in the Design Directors absence
- Establish full working knowledge of yarn selection and finishes; provide direction to align seasonal concept with yarn trends and implement stitch techniques and construction that will execute and create the best 1st proto and market sample
- Adhere to the framework of the seasonal line needs, to reflect a balance between fashion/trend as well as core and emerging businesses for presentation to and selection by the merchant team
- Adhere to OD guidelines, new calendar/ process charters and be a champion for change in adapting new processes to benefit the organization
- Own proto and market sample review for sweater knit classification; evaluate all adopted styles for aesthetic, fit, construction, and quality
- Possess strong knowledge of garment construction and lead fit sessions alongside tech partner to help solve all problems that may occur during proto sample and SRS stage; responsible for final approval of sample fit to ensure production-ready market samples
Qualifications:
- BFA in Fashion Design
- 7+ years in Apparel Design related experience
- Management experience is a plus
- Knits/sweaters experience required
- Must have proficient knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Web PDM/PLM
- Ability to sketch and draw flats by hand and in Illustrator
- Strong knowledge of Knitwear garment construction & stitches and the ability to explain the nuance of fully fashioned knitwear to top executives
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships cross functionally and as a manager
- Adept at the working place, multi-tasking multiple seasons and juggling priorities in an organized, flexible manner with accuracy & attention to detail.
- Must have a clear understanding of the Tommy aesthetic and ability to identify key trends and determine how they relate to our brand
- Strong time management, organizational skills & problem solving skills
- Ability to work long hours and some weekends during seasonal deadlines
- Ability to handle stressful situations while remaining professional
- 3D design skillset, a plus
- Responsible for sample expenses for sweater department
- Some domestic & overseas travel required
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH
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