Freelance Associate Designer, Woman's Denim

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group currently has a great opportunity for an Associate Denim Designer for our Contemporary Denim Brands

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and identify trend directions
• Create inspiration boards and participate in trend overviews for each season
• Shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities
• Plan the line according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
• Develop product, and marketing concepts for emerging categories or items
• Develop fabrics, wash finishes, color palettes, special trims and styling details for both denim and non-denim portion
• Ensure product is being designed with in cost parameters
• Create artwork for denim product packaging, labeling and hardware
• Work with suppliers on execution to make sure the elements fall within our cost targets
• Manage all overseas communication with sample facilities for sample execution
• Attend all comparison fittings, first proto fittings and production fittings
• Give concise feedback to technical design on how to adjust garments
• Ensure production fits are to our specifications
• Merchandise and style showrooms for presentations to sales
• Partner with sales in presenting the line to buyers
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with sales, production, tech, fabric R&D and marketing
• Adhere to time and action calendar
• Work closely with Director of Design in all aspects of product development

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA degree from accredited art/fashion school
• 2 +years of experience in denim design
• Must be proficient sketching in Illustrator and PLM
• Ability to create initial specs
• Ability to interface with cross functional team to drive results
• Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer

Salary Range:  55K-70K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

When applying, please include the link to your on-line portfolio or, upload examples of your work (include sketches)