Designer- Mens and Womens Lifestyle Apparel Brand

We are looking for a Designer- for a mens and womens lifestyle fashion company in New York City. You will design for licensed sports, entertainment and hospitality apparel brands and implement the category leader's direction in all aspects of the design process, graphic art, print and pattern design from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product. This position is temp to perm in the New York office.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly under category design director to design and manage multiple product platforms that answers product and merchandising brief, price point and margin target. Collaborate with cross-functional design partners.
• Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials
• Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management; act as key point of contact at pod meetings, lab dip approvals and fittings. Make key decisions related to product and procedures
• Collaborate on creation and presentation of category content (merch pages, decks, mood boards, trim and fabric boards)
• Present work to leadership at key milestone meetings including style design review and go to market; present regularly to cross functional partners at design check points
• Oversee design and color updates; flat sketches, techpacks and bill of materials
• Influence category policies and procedures related to design
• Mentor and coach junior level teammates
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Passion every day to design compelling, elevated and cutting-edge product.
• Ability to understand construction and materials; preferably versed in manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.
• Presentation skills and comfortable working with a group.
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines
• BA, BFA or BS in Apparel Design
• 5-7+ years of experience; Industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and Centric PLM
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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