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Sr. Swim Designer – Women’s Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA at Liberated Brands
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Title:Sr. Swim Designer – Women’s
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Global Swim Designer is responsible for the creation and commercialization of the Global Swim line by season. You will take direction from Global Swim Design management on overall intent of the range across key trends, direction, and seasonal inspiration but with a specific focus on swim. We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable and skilled designer.
Design from ideation to commercialized product for the entire swim division
Exceptional ability to apply and performdesignskills, including drawing/sketching, use of materials, fit/function
Work closely with cross functional design teams, to ensure cohesiveness across all categories
Responsible for initial swim trend research, to determine concepts, color, fabric, silhouette, trim direction needed for swim
Ability to build seasonal presentations, color stories & deliveries by season
Participate in seasonal inspiration, line reviews, sales meetings and studio photoshoots
Preparation/creation of tech packs in PLM, along with provide spec & fit direction
Good interpretation of domestic & global fashion trends
Participate in all swim fittings, prototypes, sales samples & PPS
Monitor fabric, block, and color/print development approvals in partnership with team
Comprehensive understanding of garment construction and fabrications
Ability to effectively communicate complex topics and concepts with teammates & suppliers
Exercise high level of professionalism, critical thinking and communication
Accustomed to working in a rapidly changing, high growth environment and ability to manage multiple priorities, demands and changes
Research and provide findings related to market analysis, product trends and competitors
Knowledge of customer needs and applicable market trends at key price-points
Awareness of internal rules & regulations that accompany the development and commercialization of products
Collaborate closely with key partners, merchandising, product development and sales
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a Design position related to swim
A fashion/art, design or bachelor’s degree is preferable and appreciated
Extensive attention to detail related to design, development & quality is required
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
Speak effectively before groups of customers and organization employees
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
PLM experience preferred
Sense of trend and development in the swim industry
Strong Adobe Illustrator skills & Photoshop ability
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Title: Sr. Swim Designer – Women’s
Company: Liberated Brands
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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