Designer

About the role

The Designer will work cross-functionally with Graphic Design, Sales, and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify marketplace trends on style, fit, and color to maintain brand strategy
• Create CAD sketches of styles in development
• Review and approve all technical packs to ensure accuracy of product development and create tech packs as necessary
• Ensure the design team is aware of major milestones and deadlines, including fabric requests and sourcing timelines
• Oversee the creation, development, and execution of the design process while implementing the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives
• Attend all fitting meetings and provide feedback to ensure design intention is captured
• Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales, and Merchandising to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of seasonal design catalogs to ensure accuracy
• Ensure Design Operations and Sourcing have the most accurate information on line development and that changes are implemented
• Communicate regularly with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback
• Review and approve styles, materials, trims, and colors and effectively communicate approvals to cross-functional teams
• Participate in sampling communication between the sample room, Design, and cross-functional teams as needed
• Manage, train, and develop Associate and Assistant Designers
• Initial fit/sample pass-off to Technical Design for new fits
• Manage Fashion Show concepting, styling, and work with Marketing on Go-sees
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Designers
• Brand-appropriate aesthetic
• Must have active wear and boys design experience

Schedule

Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role, as it is for all Haddad Brands team members.