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Senior Designer
Global Brands Group
New York, NY, United States
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Specific Responsibilities
The Senior Designer manages the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and coordinating the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Strategy & Innovation
• Research and identify trend directions; perform and review competitive analysis; oversee and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos.
• Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure; devise style plans and design according to sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
Operations & Results
• Create Illustrator sketches; approve specification sheets and line sheets; line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library.
• Approve lab dips and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; collaboratively devise and approve prints and graphics where appropriate; oversee fit process.
Customers & Relationships
• Manage follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including production and tech; manage interoffice communication and relationships with vendors and internal customers.
Leadership & Teams
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
• Attract, develop and retain talent.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals.
Skills and Requirements
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in fashion design.
• 5 - 8 years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers.
GBG USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.