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Cato Corporation · 4 hours ago

Designer, Women's Apparel

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Designer, Women’s Apparel to join its Design Team. The role involves creating on-trend designs, developing new ideas through research, and collaborating with teams to oversee the design and development process.

FashionLifestyleRetail

Hiring Manager

Nadina Lombardo

Responsibilities

Creating on-trend designs that supplement the development of product consistent with the brand strategy of the company

Development of new ideas through competitive shopping, trend research, and design recommendations

Creating sketches and overseeing design and samples throughout the design and development process while adhering to target customer and retail price guidelines; and

Working in a collaborative environment with our merchant and sourcing teams along with Asian suppliers

Qualification

Apparel design experienceAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopFabrics knowledgeTechnical drawing skillsFashion senseAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum of 5-10 years of apparel designer experience with a proven track record in a fashion retail environment

Experience working with overseas suppliers

Experience in the use of fabrics and how they relate to garment design

Strong fashion and creative sense

Excellent design and sketching skills for technical drawings and freeform renderings

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

Experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Minimum 2-year college degree in Fashion Design is required

Preferred

Sweater experience is a plus

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package

401(K) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

And more

Company

Cato Corporation

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The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer with corporate offices located in Charlotte, NC, operates under three concepts, “Cato”, “Versona” and “It’s Fashion”.

Founded in 1946

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees