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Solomon Page · 4 days ago

Freelance Menswear Woven Top Designer

New York, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

4+ years exp

Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions. They are seeking a Freelance Menswear Woven Top Designer to execute the seasonal design development process for a top menswear brand, focusing on creating original design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales.

Asset ManagementConsultingProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Sheri Sakin

Responsibilities

Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos

Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure

Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar

Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives

Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library

Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process

Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication

Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Attract, develop and retain talent

Qualification

Garment constructionPattern makingAdobe productsFashion Design DegreeMicrosoft OfficeCreativityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail orientedTeam oriented

Required

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative

Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch

Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

4-7 years experience in apparel design

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers