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- Must have a creative vision to drive the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery.
- Craft original, trend-appropriate designs that drive sales for key accounts
- Accounts include Kohls, Walmart, Macy's, Ross
- Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for meetings
- Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
- Execute development of the initial seasonal design category in the context of a larger assortment and cost structure
- Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
- Categories: Bottoms, Knit and Woven Tops, and Dresses for Contemporary Womans
- Work with the tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
- Work with Cad Designers to develop original prints, textile, and embroidery designs
- Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
- Source, select, and review raw materials and trims to ensure they are within price points
- Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric, and trims
- Customers & Relationships
- 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
- Leadership & Teams
- Contribute positively to the team dynamic and manage where necessary
- 6 + years experience in apparel design
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team-oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail-oriented, meticulous, and creative
- Creativity and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
- Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction, and expression of fit.
- Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, colorways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
- Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design
- Salary $80,000 - $100,000 dependent on experience
- Hybrid 4 / 1 WFH (NYC Midtown)
- Comprehensive Benefits - including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays
Design Manager - New York, United States - Amy Cole Connect
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