ALICE + OLIVIA · 2 days ago
Designer, Soft Wovens
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expALICE + OLIVIA is seeking a Senior Designer responsible for executing the strategic direction of the soft wovens product category. This role involves designing brand-enhancing products, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring timely development and quality of designs.
ApparelManufacturingRetailWomen's
Responsibilities
Interpret the seasonal mood and concept working with the VP of Design and Creative Director on the development of the season’s product
Research and develop seasonal trends from creating initial concepts and sketches to production, working closely with product development, tech and merchandising teams to ensure product needs are accomplished
Actively participate in the design and launch of new lines from inception to completion
Use trend analysis and thorough understanding of current and historical business to design and execute desired vision
Develop design ideas into groups and create a story with one idea. Illustrate boards based on deliveries
Work on a comprehensible, neat, presentation; on boards, and fabric boards
Design concepts, illustrations/sketching by hand, drape and create designs based on original ideas
Create original hand sketches of style groups based on concept/direction from Creative Director
Communicate chosen designs to in-house pattern maker and sewers to ensure a quality result
Ensure timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar
Prepares design presentations for review meetings
Work closely with Product Development team to launch embroidered and embellished garments
Understand and take an active role in the production process. Take an active role in fit sessions and product line reviews; ensure original vision and fit expectations are maintained as well as the timely release of patterns
Work on special projects such as magazine illustration requests, charity requests, and celebrity dress designs
Develop and maintain good relationships with overseas vendors
Maintain a pulse on fashion, culture, art, lifestyle and competitive market trends
Manage assistant and associate level designers within the Soft Wovens Cateogry
Qualification
Required
7+ years experience in women's apparel design
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in design concepts, practices, and procedures specifically in women's apparel. High fashion aesthetics with modern aesthetic sense
Knowledge of garment construction, luxury fabrics, silhouette, finishing, embellishments and trim
Strong color and print sense
Must have experience in freehand and flat design sketching
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop
Is a highly effective communicator, both verbal and written; can communicate information around a vision in clear and compelling manner
Teambuilding and promoting teamwork; participates in setting clear goals, fosters innovation and collaboration
Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities. Is viewed as a problem solver; can clearly identify obstacles and select effective solutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; proficient at organizing workload around multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to work on overlapping seasons and storylines
Highly attentive to detail
Company
ALICE + OLIVIA
alice + olivia designs, manufactures, and retails apparel, accessories, and footwear for women.
201-500 employees
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Stacey Bendet
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2025-10-27
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