senior designer - Los Angeles, United States - Favorite Daughter
Description
Meet your closet's newest favoritesa casually cool collection of wardrobe must-haves designed by the fashionably-sensitive sisters, Sara and Erin Foster.
Go ahead, find your favorite.Specific Responsibilities Would Include
The Senior Designer for Favorite Daughter supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Strategy & InnovationAssist and take direction from the Creative Director for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
Operations & Results
Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes
Customers & Relationships
Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
Superior ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim.
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products and Mac computers; knowledge of CAD preferable
5-7 years experience
Knowledge of PLM
Organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.
Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range:
$100,000-$116,000
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The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.
Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
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