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Free People · 3 days ago

Free People Designer -Denim

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Free People is seeking a Denim Designer who will play a key role in supporting the design process from initial concept through final production. This role involves collaborating with the design team to forecast trends and contribute to the design of denim collections.

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Responsibilities

Be able to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People customer. As Designer, you will play a key role in collaborating, brainstorming, and presenting monthly trend direction and ideas for your category alongside the Assistant Design Director

Contribution to the design process including sketching new ideas with the help of procreate or/and Adobe Illustrator programs, researching new trends and ideas as well as utilizing ai platforms to increase creative research

Own completing technical sketches for weekly design packages, as well as manage all sketch updates for all of your designs

Complete BOMs on weekly basis

Manage development and execution of all design development packages and participate in all follow-up communication of all design packages related to each style in partnership with the Design Coordinator & Product Development team

Communicate fit and construction details to cross-functional partners by managing weekly fit notes recap. Help alert Design Coordinator & Product Development team of any major changes made during fit and facilitate follow up conversations when needed

Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and follow up on all outstanding issues upon aligning w/ manager

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, constantly pushing new ideas, concepts as well as agility to respond to new business objectives and adapt accordingly

Qualification

Denim design experienceProcreate skillsAdobe Illustrator skillsFashion trend forecastingTechnical sketchingFabric/Wash knowledgeGarment construction knowledgeSewing skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design preferred

5+ Years of experience in Denim, Woven or related category apparel design preferred

Creativity is a must! Strong sense and understanding of Fashion Trends and how they could translate to the Free People customer. Ability to identify new trends and how those can relate to Denim category

Excellent technical, hand sketching and CAD skills in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator

Fabric/Wash knowledge as it relates to denim

Ability to sew and pattern if needed

Knowledge of garment construction is key

Strong sense of organizational skills as well as passionate of fast fast-paced environment

Self-starter with the ability to function independently as well as in a team-based environment

Great attention to detail and understanding of the sense of urgency and deadline

Upbeat, positive attitude, great team player, and ability to be flexible

Proficient in Microsoft platforms (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)

Ability to work on-site in Philadelphia, PA