Job Description
We are looking for a Designer with experience in womens and mens loungewear and underwear for a top fashion company in New York, NY! Role is mainly onsite - 5 days a week/40 hours. Looking for someone with strong cut & sew knitwear and loungewear design experience, trends, womens and mens loungewear and underwear, high taste level.. Please send your resume and work samples ASAP as they are looking to meet candidates right away! This is a freelance position with potential for temp to perm.
- Hourly Pay Rate is $40.00-$44.00 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
Required 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
- Experience in apparel design
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers, PLM, Browzwear a plus
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page DistinctionSolomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon PageFounded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Freelance, Seasonal work, Work at office, Immediate start