Senior Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines (i.e., sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action) for Men’s Cut & Sew Knitwear and Sweaters. 
• Responsible for the entire product design process to include market research, inspiration boards, jacquard and print development, sketching in 2D and 3D, presentations, fittings, and tech pack hand offs. 
• Ensures that the product is consistent with market trends, business strategy, whilst maintaining the brand’s DNA. 
• Research competitors frequently through in-store visits, presents findings and analysis to teams
• Ability to update best sellers and to invent next best seller product
• Ability to structure and design high perceived value products which meet price requirements and tells a compelling merchandising story. 
• Attends design meetings, leads presentations, and works with cross functional partners.
• Works with cross-category design teams to create consistent trend messages across categories where appropriate.
• Responsible for communicating design details through accurate, detailed flat sketches. 
• Creates fabric, pattern, and body CADs, updates and modifies throughout the season.
• Responsible for the design and development of new fabric innovation in both Cut & Sew Knits & Sweaters. 
• Actively participates in all fittings, completing follow-up tasks like sketch updates, fabric layouts, and logo placements. 
• Attends all WIP (work in progress) meetings to keep abreast of calendar milestones and actionable projects. 
• Maintains complete tech packs in partnership with the Product Development team. 
• Responsible for approving all lab-dips, knit-downs, strike offs for development, as well as pre-production approvals for bulk. 
• Managing and developing a small team of direct reports.
• Occasional travel will be required domestically and internationally. 

 SKILLS: 

• High level of creativity with a passion for design 
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to learn new computer technology including 3-D design and NEDGraphics
• Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, yarn, and stitch. 
• Strong taste level with experience designing for full price and off-price markets. 
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills. 
• Ability to present in front of a diverse audience of cross-functional partners. 
• Managerial experience 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Associates or Bachelor degree (B.A) from a college or university, major in Design, preferably men’s design.
• 5 - 7+ years of design experience preferable in Men’s 

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $115,000 - $130,000.