Tefron · 6 hours ago
Fashion Designer-Intimates
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTefron is a global B2B brand specializing in activewear and intimates, committed to sustainability and diversity. The Fashion Designer-Intimates will design seasonal collections, analyze market trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and innovation in product development.
LifestyleManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Heather Brancatelli, MBA
Responsibilities
Design and develop seasonal collections for intimates categories, curating products that reflect market insights and deliver a strong point of view from concept through to final prototype, aligned with customer-targeted price points
Identify global macro trends and analyze comparable markets to uncover whitespace opportunities, product shifts, and emerging or declining silos within bralettes and panties
Keep a finger on the pulse of innovation and newness in sustainable yarns and practices, understanding how these can be leveraged and marketed across Tefron’s product categories and production capabilities
Create detailed sketches and digital renderings that clearly communicate design intent to internal teams and overseas partners
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Production Managers, Technical Design, Sales, and overseas partners to ensure design integrity throughout the development cycle
Prepare and present seasonal trend direction through comprehensive decks that capture research, findings, and product concepts, highlighting market gaps and opportunities for customer presentations both digitally and in person
Participate in fittings and apply design-focused solutions to improve garment performance, construction, and visual appeal
Help mentor and support more junior team members, offering feedback and contributing to team knowledge sharing
Manage workload independently, meeting calendar deadlines and delivering on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to travel for trend research and in-person client meetings
Qualification
Required
4-7 years industry experience required
BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent)
Comfortable in Adobe Suites platforms
Experience and comfortable working in PLM system
Expert in your technical knowledge and design ability
Expert knowledge of the U.S. apparel industry landscape, with focus on intimates brands and retailers; knowledge of activewear a plus
Razor sharp attention to detail around product/process so that we build beautiful technical apparel. You have a clear understanding of function and how to embed style, beauty and fashion where needed. Finding a balance in the product
Have strong comprehension of market analytics to better understand how lines and garments are performing in the market
You can work independently and continuously innovate to achieve great results
Must have a valid passport
Preferred
An understanding in 3D design, an asset
Benefits
Generous vacation allotment + personal days
Health, vision, and dental benefit options with company-sponsored stipend
Access to telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program
Gym stipend
Public transit stipend
Birthday’s off
Half-Day Fridays
Company
Tefron
Tefron is a global clothing manufacturing company that specializes in the creation of innovative fashion relative to industry needs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
Ben Lieberman
CEO
Recent News
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