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We are working on a Designer for childrens apparel in their midtown office. Role is working with all size ranges and boys and girls - 50 % in office and 50% remote. Role is for 3-6 months full time hours in NYC but could go much longer. This designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. Pay rate approximately $50-55 an hour based on experience. Some graphic/print design work would be helpful since working on childrens apparel.
Job Responsibility
Manipulating CADs
Creating and recoloring prints/patterns
Sketching
Concept development
Competitive shopping and sample pulls
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 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
Requirements
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
Year's experience in apparel design with children's experience
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers