DESIGNER - Sleep and Lounge

We are looking for a Designer with experience in sleep and lounge for a top fashion company in New York, NY! This is a temp to perm opportunity and requires 5 days onsite in NYC office. Hourly pay rate and salary is based on experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process 
• Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups
• Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure 
• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar 
• Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives 
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library 
• Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process 
• Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication 
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers 
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary 

 Qualifications:

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented 
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative 
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch 
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing 
• Bachelor’s Degree in fashion design 
• 5-7+ years experience in apparel design 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers, PLM, Browzwear a plus

 If this job description matches your background, please apply!