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Solomon Page · 3 weeks ago

Sr Designer Soft Wovens Womens Contemporary

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions. They are seeking a Senior Designer for a top contemporary women's apparel company in NYC, responsible for executing the strategic direction of the soft wovens product category by designing brand-enhancing products that grow the business and meet customer needs.

Asset ManagementConsultingProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Sheri Sakin

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

Use trend analysis and a thorough understanding of current and historical business to design and execute the 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 the Creative Director

Communicate chosen designs to the in-house pattern maker and sewers to ensure a quality result

Ensure timely development of the line by adhering to the time and action calendar

Prepares design presentations for review meetings

Work closely with the 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 Category

Qualification

Women's apparel designGarment constructionDesign sketchingMicrosoft OfficeIllustratorPhotoshopTeam buildingTrend analysisEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

6+ years of 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 a 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, and Photoshop

Is a highly effective communicator, both verbal and written; can communicate information around a vision in clear and compelling manner

Team building 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 on overlapping seasons and storylines