Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Apparel Designer will be responsible for developing the standards and creating designs and tech packages for new and updated products. This position works closely with the Product Developers and Sales to establish the vision for new products, partnering to ensure that all products meet established standards with a focus on quality, and comfort and empowering our customers through affordable apparel that adds a little magic to every day.
Job Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned
- Prepare and present seasonal graphic-driven fashion across key licenses
- Prepare presentation materials for line previews and buy meetings
- Present trends and lines from a design perspective to buyers and licensors
- Responsible for style CADS, style set up, Bill of Materials, and Trim Packages
- Oversee product development process and execution of samples
- Conduct fit sessions
- Approve Lab Dips, Fabric Qualities, Graphic strike off
Basic Qualifications
- Must have enthusiasm for apparel fashion and a strong sense of style and color
- Must have advanced understanding of knit and woven fabrications and garment construction
- Must have the ability to set a creative tone and inspire ideas and new concepts
- Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of graphic and fine art
- Strong time management skills are a must, along with the ability to keep up with changing task prioritization in a fast-paced team environment
- Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
- 3-D software knowledge is a plus!
