Senior Designer (Remote)

Senior Designer | Fung Capital | United States

Senior Womenswear Designer (Freelance) page is loaded **Senior Womenswear Designer (Freelance)** locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ 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 30+ Days Ago