Designer

About the role

The Designer will drive the strategic vision and design of categories, leading and designing new innovative products and updating current running styles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop categories from inception to delivery including market trend research, seasonal concepts, sketches, garment mockups, specifications, tech packs, etc.
• Maintain merchandising structure and flow for each category, ensuring brand design aesthetic and storytelling is maintained throughout the design process, creating a cohesive product assortment that is unique and innovative.
• Research, analyze, & propose brand-appropriate trends, concepts and ideas to ensure vision is consistent.
• Create & review line sheets, trims, materials and colors and order raw materials and lab dips within lead times.
• Attend and participate in fit sessions, review sample garments on and off models; suggest modifications/adjustments to achieve desired effects.
• Manage design processes to ensure timely delivery of designs and ensure process flow while adhering to calendar and key milestones.
• Daily collaboration with Technical teams and Supply Chain organization to deliver key results.
• Create and maintain thorough and accurate tech packs/specs/DRF’s/BOM in partnership with technical designer via PLM.
• Lead selection of fabric and trims with a focus on softness; partner and work closely with sourcing team on innovative and sustainable fabrics and trims.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Graphic Design or related fields.
• 4+ years of experience within Design, 2+ years at Designer level.
• Advanced level design and visualization skills, by hand & computer-aided design (CAD).
• Technical capacity & skills in design & garment manufacturing.
• Must be able to understand the line direction, garment construction and cost to support the business and merchandising strategies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented, team player, with a positive-can do attitude.
• Proactive approach; resourceful, practical with keen eye for detail.
• A passion for active learning: keeping up to date with emerging trends relating to fabrics, colors, and silhouettes.
• Experience in launching or scaling a category, business, or division is a plus.
• Experience with PLM, a plus.

Qualifications

• Eberjey Extras: Inviting, energetic environment that embodies our female-founded, entrepreneurial mentality; seasoned industry leadership committed to your professional development in the fashion retail industry; competitive pay, health & retirement benefits, and a generous employee discount.