Job Description
Designer – C+S and Fully Fashioned Knits
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains product detail sheets for each style – clearly detailing branding placement, techniques, top stitching, etc. Updates, manages, and communicates detail sheets to factories and cross-functional partners
- Develops detailed color guide for each color in collection
- Develops and articulates innovative packing for garment packs and other packaging needs
- Maintains linesheets - sketch updates, style colorways, inspiration layouts
- Ability to re-color print artworks and send directive to factories
- Develops proprietary embroidery/techniques for development, with clear directive to factories, and provides feedback on submits
- Partners with senior designer into sketching seasonal concepts
- Up-to-date knowledge of current fashion trends, textiles, and techniques
- Develops initial flat and t/p for new development styles
- Assists in proto fittings, detailing any sketch updates and diagrams needed for factory
- Maintains design presentation board
- Assists in sample organization and sample presentation preparations
- Organizes and maintains design space on a daily basis, sample and swatch organization, and design library of materials and trims
Requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Deep understanding of garment construction, fully-fashioned knits, C&S, and wovens
- Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to clearly communicate to overseas factories
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent design and sketching skills – both hand and digitally
- Entrepreneurial and team spirit – ability to dive into new projects and pivot when needed
- Extremely hands-on, ability to work on any stage of collection development and adapt to evolving design concepts
Salary range $85,000 - $100,000