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Designer, Men’s Outlet Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Theory
Title: Designer, Men’s Outlet
Company: Theory
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
At Theory, we create clothes that matter that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live. Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York’s Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product.
In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring the international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.
Theory is looking for an experienced and motivatedDesigner, Men’s Outletto join their Outlet team.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development process from concept to final product, ensuring that designs meet creative, cost and production timelines. Manage the timely execution of samples and protos for seasonal collections.
Manage the fabric sourcing process, ensuring all materials align with the seasonal collection aesthetic, quality, cost, and sustainability standards.
Responsible for creating complete techpacks for each style including interior sketches, Bill of materials (BOM), trims, fabric specifications and construction details. Ensure that all information is clear and precise to guide the production process.
Work closely with Design Director to develop seasonal designs, color palettes and overall collection vision.
Oversee the development and sample tracking process, ensuring that all samples are produced on time and meet quality standards. Track the progress of samples through various stages of development and production and make necessary adjustments based on feedback.
Responsible for ensuring that product is consistent with business strategy; interprets concepts and trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategies
Meet regularly with fabric mills to review fabric selections and identify seasonal fabric assortment for business
Liaise with mainline fabric team to ensure all technical fabric information & specs is received and entered into Centric.
Lead garment fittings for respective product categories with ability to take accurate notes and convey informed opinions about wearability, end-use and perceived value for customer.
Partner with Theory sustainability team to ensure all fabric and trim developments are sourced and produced according to Theory and Fast Retailing sustainability and traceability guidelines
Create seasonal color palettes and mood boards that align with overall business needs and supports core offering
Ensure that attention to detail is being paid to all product during all stages of development through to production
Manage proto sample requests, deadlines and all related communication to factories and vendors
Accountable for process improvement and seeking opportunities that will positively affect the division/company
Responsible for building, updating and presenting fabric and sketch boards to cross functional teams
Identify new business and product opportunities based on historical best sellers and current industry trends
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