Overview
Associate Designer, Woven Dress Jobs in New York, NY at Premier Brands Group Holdings
Title: Associate Designer, Woven Dress
Company: Premier Brands Group Holdings
Location: New York, NY
Research and identify trend directions
Create inspiration boards and participate in trend overviews for each season
Partner with knits team on creating overall seasonal concepts and big ideas
Consistently shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities
Plan the line according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
Develop product, and marketing concepts for emerging categories or items, hot spots and blitz styles
Develop fabrics, , color palettes, special trims and styling details
Ensure product is being designed within cost parameters
Work with suppliers on execution to make sure the elements fall within our cost targets
Manage all overseas communication with sample facilities for sample execution
Attend all comparison fittings, proto fittings and production fittings
Give concise feedback to technical design on how to adjust garments
Ensure production fits are to our specifications
Merchandise and style showrooms for market
Present line to EVP of Merchandising and sales team
Collaborate with marketing and sales on collateral for buyers and in store marketing
needs
Build strong cross – functional relationships with sales, production, tech, fabric R&D and
marketing
Travel domestically and internationally as needed for shopping and following up with sample rooms
Adhere to time and action calendar
Work closely with VP of Design in all aspects of product development
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A degree from accredited art/fashion school
2 +years of experience in apparel design
Ability to lead and manage a team
Able to provide creative direction for the team to follow from season to season
Ability to interface with Department heads outside of Design i.e., Production/Sales to drive results
Ability to develop a line from concept to completion without supervision from supervisors
Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer
Knowledge of MS office
Proficient sketching in Illustrator
Capable to in Photoshop
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
When applying, please include the link to your online portfolio or, upload examples of your
work (include sketches).
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status.
