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    Design Manager - New York, United States - Amy Cole Connect

    Amy Cole Connect
    Amy Cole Connect New York, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • 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 Chicos, White House Back Market, Macys, Belk - Traditional sportswear.
    • 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

    Think of this role as a 3-pronged Design Managment position including:

    #1) Concept / Design / Trend Direction:

    • Would love someone from Women's better market - someone from a better retailer or luxury brand however, you'll design that 'aesthetic' for the Chicos, White House Black Market, Macy's, Belks of the world
    • Think Nordstroms, Neiman's, Bloomies, Saks - - - RTW Floor - - Take as inspiration and create for lower tier departments and specialty stores

    #2) Direct / Manage Design Team Overseas

    This designer will share design vision and concepts. They are not Hands - On however, Direct, Lead and Manage the design team in India to execute research, development and creation.

    #3) Present Concepts / Sell to Stores

    • You are the BRAND Face - you are front facing presenting concepts and ideas to retailers
    • This is a hybrid of Design and Sales of sorts
    • Identifying white space and product opportunities, presenting and onboarding customers

    SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

    • 8 + years experience in apparel design
    • Women's Better background required
    • 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

    COMPENSATION

    • Salary $100,000 - $125,000 dependent on experience
    • Hybrid 4 / 1 WFH (NYC Midtown)
    • Comprehensive Benefits - including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays
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