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Freelance Designer
Kayser-Roth Corporation
New York, NY, United States
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Freelance Designer - Legwear
Design and Color
• Direct the design of Hue legwear (socks, sheer and tights) based on corporate strategy and target sales goals.
• Ensure Hue legwear has unique design, color identities, etc., in accordance with Fun, Fresh Fashion positioning.
• Execute tech packs and follow thru on development of the line.
• Partner with the Merchandising team on the seasonal line plans and product strategy appropriate for the brand.
• Collaborate with other functional partners; Sourcing, Product Development, Marketing, Merchandising to leverage yarn strategies and maximize both KR and vendor capabilities.
Trends
• Research design and color trends; make recommendations to Sr. Designer and the rest of the design team on those trends meaningful to the Aspire consumer.
• Download information to design team on retail trends and competitive information.
• Prepare seasonal trend boards and presentations for internal and account meetings.
CAD Illustration
• Work with Sr. Designer in the illustration and coordination of concepts and designs used for product design, line references and sales tools. Ensure that these illustrations are in keeping with corporate design and cost strategy.
• Accountable for all CAD development, changes for internal and account presentations.
• Develop and maintain a seasonal cad library for all styles.
Sales Tools
• Aid in the execution of all materials used for internal meetings and sales presentations to include approvals of design protos, product boards for line reviews and customer presentations.
• Boards, digital presentations of trends, concepts, line for all meetings.
Calendar
• Keep abreast of calendars and deadlines and ensure all deadlines are met.
Required Skills:
Understanding of corporate design direction and the ability to design and color products that fit that strategy. This position requires usage of CAD systems, a high level of organization and ability to optimize time and effort.
Required Experience:
College degree preferably in apparel design or merchandising. Minimum 5 years experience in apparel design, but looking for someone with at least 1 year of legwear design. Strong organizational and communication skills as well as sensitivity to timing and calendar. Extensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, PLM, Photo Shop, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint