Freelance Designer Socks and Hosiery

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

• 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
• Experience in apparel design
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
• PLM, Browzwear a plus
• strong sock design experience, trends, womens and mens socks in all categories, high taste level

PLM, Browzwear a plus

medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits