Senior Designer | Li & Fung Limited | United States

Senior Womenswear Designer (Freelance) page is loaded **Senior Womenswear Designer (Freelance)** locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted 14 Days Ago job requisition id V95750 ****Here is what you need to know about the job:**** **ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Strategy & Innovation**

•Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for meetings

•Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity

•Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure

•Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.

•Categories, Bottoms, knit and woven tops, bottoms and dresses for Missy and Plus sizes

**Operations & Results**

• Guide and mentor direct reports

• Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use

• Work with Cad Designers to develop original prints, textile and embroidery designs

•Design according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar

•Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs

•Build 3-D bodies

•Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points

•Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.

•Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims

**Customers & Relationships**

•Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication

•Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

**Leadership & Teams**

•Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**

•Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented

•Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative

•Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch

• Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.

•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

•8 + years experience in apparel design

•Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products

• Experience with 3D software: Browzwear, CLO3D, ability to make pattern corrections and building bodies.

**Compensation/Benefits:**

* The approximate hourly rate range for this position is $50.00 – $60.00. The offered rate for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

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locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago **Li & Fung is creating the supply chains of the future. As entrepreneurs, we create innovative products and provide end-to-end solutions for our customers.**

We are using speed, innovation and digitalization to transform our business in ways the industry has never seen before. Our teams thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity as a driver of innovation. We believe that our people are the source of our strength and expertise, and the reason for our success. We are committed to the creation of an educated, inclusive environment, where everyone is valued and respected, no matter who they are. We know that learning is continual and are dedicated to investing in the future of our people.

We are putting purpose at the core of what we do at Li & Fung to make a difference along the supply chain and in our communities. Our goal is to create the supply chain of the future to help our customers navigate the digital economy and to improve the lives of one billion people in the supply chain. You can learn more about

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