Designer, Wholesale Dress

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

The Kasper Group is looking to hire a Dress Designer who meets the following criteria:

• Research and identify trend directions
• Create inspiration boards and participate in trend overviews for each season
• 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
• Adhere to time and action calendar

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
• 5 years of experience in womans design focused on soft woven dresses
• Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer
• Knowledge of PLM, initial specing and tech packs
• 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.