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Sr. Knitwear Designer
Joie
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Job Description:
The ideal candidate will report to the Sr. Vice President of Design and demonstrates expertise and knowledge in apparel design concepts, practices, and procedures particularly in the contemporary women’s market. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish Design departmental goals. Candidate will have proven success in a Contemporary Apparel Design environment or in a related field. Individual will partner closely with Production, R&D, and other Design related divisions.
Duties:
• Reports to SVP of Design and manages a team of two designers
• Actively participates in the design and launch of new line from inception to completion
• Manage all technical aspects of the design process
• Use trend intelligence and possesses a thorough understanding of current and historical business to design and execute desired vision
• Possesses extensive knowledge of garment construction and technical specs
• Attends fit sessions and product line reviews ensuring timely release of patterns/Tech Packs.
• Ensure corporate design calendar deadlines are met
• Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and competition
• Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
• Creates original hand sketches of style groups based on concept/direction from VP of design.
• Ensures original vision and fit expectations are maintained
• Develop and maintain good relationships with overseas and domestic vendors
Skills/Qualifications:
• Degree in fashion design,
• Minimum 5-7 years of direct design experience in the contemporary women’s market
• Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, sewing techniques, graphics, trim and technical knowledge of fabric construction
• Strong color sense/print sense
• Must have experience in freehand and flat design sketching
• Microsoft proficient, Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy
• Ability to analyze work load and plan accordingly
• Exceptional follow-up skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestic when required
Job description subject to change due to business needs