Designer

About the role

The Guess?, Inc. Design department is looking for an innovative and detail-oriented individual to join their dynamic, innovative team. From initial concepts to final product, the department ensures each collection reflects Guess’s iconic and distinct style, commitment to sustainability, and resonates with our global audience.

Responsibilities

• Design and sketch silhouettes for each season.
• Create/visualize an idea, sketch rough and/or detailed drawings by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) of apparel.
• Write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
• Liaise closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market and price points.
• Develop a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervise the making up of the design, including fitting, detailing and adaptations.
• Participate in the design process and make seasonal fabric selections with approval of the Design Director.
• Source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments.
• Work with Product Development and Tech Design for technical packages.
• Develop labels and trim for each season and attend all fittings while meeting all calendar deadlines.
• Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
• Shop the market for fresh new ideas, in order to analyze or predict trends in fabrics, colors and shapes, and pass on ideas/information to Design Director.
• Research development ideas through regular meetings with Guess, Inc. local and overseas vendors.
• Oversee prototype production.
• Identify timely resolution of issues in collaboration with Production, Technical Design, Buying and other relevant sources when they arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-4 Years of Experience

Qualifications

• Expertise in fashion illustration and sketching
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Experience with sustainable design practices
• Strong communication skills

Skills

• Fashion Illustration
• Sketching
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Sustainable Design Practices
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO
• On-Site Gym
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Minimum: $70,304.00
Maximum: $70,304.00

Schedule

Not specified