Senior Sweater Designer Position Available In New York, New York

SENIOR SWEATER DESIGNER

Contract type
Full-Time
Location
New York, NY
Specialty
Fashion
Salary
$130,000/year
Remote
No
Reference
486183
Contact name
Sarah Stanley Job description
Senior Designer- Sweaters

Client Overview:

The world’s leader in the design, development and sourcing of consumer goods.

Senior Designer Overview:

As the Senior Designer, you will lead all research inspiration, development of new apparel design concepts and sketch reviews while managing the Associate Designer.

Senior Designer Responsibilities:

• Oversee research and inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, review emerging trends and shapes, and research local markets.
• Collaborate with the Associate Designer to create mood and inspiration boards to showcase new trends, inspirations, materials, and silhouettes.
• Research market trends and styles, ensuring comprehensive product and competitor knowledge and communicate knowledge as necessary through written and verbal presentations.
• Partner with Merchandising to develop commercial components of each collection. Ensure that product is consistent with market trends and adheres to the codes of the Brand and the business strategy.
• Bring passion, creativity, energy, and inspiration to the team; possess the credibility to influence with conviction.
• Uphold design integrity and high-quality execution throughout the entire development process from concept through to market.
• Be a creative innovator, leading to both commercial and creative success.
• Oversee research and inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, review emerging trends and shapes, and research local markets
• Prepare all necessary components for design presentations, such as sketch boards, proto reviews, and production meeting preparation
• Lead sample review sessions and provide recommendations.

Senior Designer Qualifications:

• 10+ years minimum experience with a fashion wholesale brand in the US
• Sweater experience
• Technical knowledge of fabrics, silhouettes, prints, colors, and trims
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong sense of style and color and exceptional taste level Sarah Stanley
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