Designer, Knits- PINK

About the role

A manager-level position responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for high volume categories/collections, focusing on core business and trend capsules. Designs should align with the overall concept and business strategy, encompassing style, color/print, fit, and fabric for new/existing product lines.

Responsibilities

• Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs to uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand.
• Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy.
• Adapts designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization.
• Manages work under minimal supervision, exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision-making.
• Manages a mid-size team of Assistant/Associate/Designer levels.
• Delivers product designs with flawless execution, achieving goals with speed, agility, and acute attention to detail.
• Identifies and recommends resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conducts ongoing competitor research/trend analysis.
• Collaborates and communicates with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development.
• Presents designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners.
• Executes design sketches/prototypes and provides specifications.
• Anticipates/solves potential issues and provides conflict resolution.
• Consistently follows up with cross-functional teams to track progress on outstanding items.
• Manages, inspires, and develops junior design talent.
• Builds and maintains collaborative and effective relationships.
• Assesses practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery.
• Ensures deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence.

Qualifications

• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance.
• Experience with cut & sew knit required; an eye for color, print, and graphics is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct moderate domestic and minimal international travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment at the Designer level.
• Microsoft Office proficiency & Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong presentation skills.

Benefits

Click here for benefit details related to this position. Minimum Salary: $105,300.00 Maximum Salary: $149,415.00 VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.