***Only qualified Designer candidates located near Manhattan, New York to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence. ***
Our client is the world's largest intimates' specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swim and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
Skills & Abilities:
- 4+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
- Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
- Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
- Prior experience leading, coaching, inspiring, and developing talent
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to multiple levels
- Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and effective cross-functional communication
- Customer service philosophy
- Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
- Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility in a rapidly moving culture
- Highly Creative
- Proactive / Can anticipate the need
- Self-Starter
- Strong knowledge of garment construction
- Can delegate work under an ever-changing calendar with tight turnaround times.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Centric a plus
Your Role:
The Designer is responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for a mid-high-volume category/collection. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style; color/print; fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand. Demonstrates a passion for the brand; inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain brand-right commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
- Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric
- Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
- Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
- Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
- Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed; agility and acute attention to detail
- Identify and implement resources in sourcing new ideas; both internally and externally; and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis
- Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising; Marketing; and Product Development
- Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners
- Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
- Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution
- Manage; inspire and develop junior design talent
- Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
- Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
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