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Designer – Gowns & Soft Wovens Jobs in New York, NY at SBH Fashion
Title: Designer – Gowns & Soft Wovens
Company: SBH Fashion
Location: New York, NY
POSITION SUMMARY: The Designer/Associate Designer is responsible for working with the design team on executing the strategic direction of a category by designing brand enhancing products that grow the business and meet customer needs
Responsibilities
This person will design soft wovens product and gowns, translating their vision, ideas and sketches into a finished product, as well as supporting their soft wovens team members
The individual will partner closely with Production, R&D, and other design related divisions
Research and develop seasonal trends from creating initial concepts and sketches to production working closely the design and merchandising teams to ensure product needs are accomplished
Actively participate in the design and launch of new lines from inception to completion
Use trend intelligence and thorough understanding of current and historical business to design and execute desired vision
Interpret the seasonal mood and concept working with the Design Director and Creative Director on the development of the season’s product
Develop design ideas into groups and create a story with one idea
Illustrate boards based on deliveries
Work on a comprehensible, neat, presentation materials
Design concepts, illustrations/sketching by hand, drape and create designs based on original ideas
Create original hand sketches of style groups based on concept/direction from Creative Director
Communicate chosen designs to in-house pattern maker and development team to ensure a quality result
Researches and creates new approaches and methods for the specific category
Ensure timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar
Prepares design presentations for review meetings
Partner with the Knits & Sweaters Designers to ensure a cohesive collection across categories
Work closely with Product Development team to launch embroidered and embellished garments
Understand and take an active role in the production process
Take an active role in fit sessions and product line reviews; Ensure original vision and fit expectations are maintained
Work on special projects such as magazine illustration requests, charity requests, and celebrity dress designs
Maintain a pulse on fashion, culture, art, lifestyle and competitive market trends
Qualifications
Strong Technical Skills
3 – 8 years of experience in women’s apparel design
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in design concepts, practices, and procedures specifically in women’s apparel
Knowledge of garment construction, luxury fabrics, silhouette, finishing, embellishments and trim
Strong color and print sense
Must have experience in freehand and flat design sketching
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop
Excellent Communication and Teambuilding Abilities
Is a highly effective communicator, both verbal and written; can communicate information around a vision in clear and compelling manner
Teambuilding and promoting teamwork; participates in setting clear goals, fosters innovation and collaboration
Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities
Is viewed as a problem solver; can clearly identify obstacles and select effective solutions
Strong Organization Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; proficient at organizing workload around multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to work on overlapping seasons and storylines
Highly attentive to detail
$75,000 – $100…
