Job description
Designs, executes and conceptualize seasonal lines under the direction of the Director. Work closely with Director to build a communication network to achieve common goals. Establish control-related standards and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Design an apparel line to meet and exceed expectations of market needs and is brand appropriate.
2. Ensure line plan and calendar is followed.
3. Research and develop new fabrics/trims etc. Review presentation boards to be sure all have enough
new ideas, designs, and fabrics.
4. Attend and participate in fittings.
5. Compile and present ideas to Director and VP. Research trends and present new ideas through pulling tears/storyboarding as well as attending trade shows, reviewing fashion magazines, meeting with vendors, competitive shopping, etc.
6. Oversee the approval of finished prototypes.
7. Ensure perfect protos are passed to dupes and pre-production.
8. Oversee the approval of fabrics, trims and submits from vendors throughout the design development
process.
9. Collaborate with and manage design team. (Associates and Assistants). Work closely with
merchandising for commercial direction/partnership.
Requirements:- Years of Related Professional Experience: 5-7 years of women’s denim design
- Must understand denim fabrications, washes and denim development
- Must understand construction of denim 5 pockets, shirt and jackets and denim related fashion products.
- Understanding and knowledge of contemporary women’s market
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Must be experienced in tech packs, BOM’s, PLM and/or Full Circle processing of tech packs.
- Must have talent in sketching ideas either by hand or illustrator and must be proficient and accurate in technical sketching.
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