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Designer, Sweaters
Fashion Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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Company Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Company's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
Position Purpose and Scope:
To be support the design of the Men’s and Women’s Luxury sweater categories from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with Concept Design Director/Design Director to develop concept through tear sheets, swatches, antiques, contemporary garments, sketches, etc.
• Participate in concept and design meetings and take notes for further reference
• Work with Product Development team to source new product
• Travel to trade shows and factories as required
• Work with Illustrator to develop sketches
• Work with concept design to develop color story
• Initiate trim development, fabric finishes
• Prepare first proto specs and enter them into WebPDM for spec package
• Attend fittings
• Maintain updates on product changes throughout the season
• Initiate logo development
• Develop design boards
• Provide color standards and color allocation. Communicate with Product Development concerning all color, lab dips, and color approval information
• Research market for creative ideas, product awareness, and competition
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in fashion or related field required
• Design responsibility for sweater concept development through product development
• Fit experience
• Basic technical knowledge of machine and hand knit
• Awareness of yarn market in USA, Europe, and Asia
• Multiple brand and product knowledge
• Minimum 4-6 years work experience in related field
• WebPDM knowledge with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Pointcarre skills a plus
Company is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.