Senior Designer, Intimates
Delta Galil USA, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women, and children. Since 1975, the company has focused on a body-before-fabric philosophy, emphasizing comfort, aesthetics, and quality. Delta Galil develops innovative seamless apparel, including bras, shapewear, socks, intimate apparel, babywear, activewear, sleepwear, and loungewear under brands like Schiesser, Eminence, Organic Basics, Athena, P.J. Salvage, Delta, 7 For All Mankind®, and Splendid®. The company also designs and sells products under licensed brand names such as adidas, Wolford, Wilson, Columbia, and Tommy Hilfiger.
About the Role
The Senior Designer, Intimates will oversee product conception and creative design for brands within the Intimates Division. This role involves developing innovative, on-time, and on-budget designs while maintaining a strong brand image. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including production, product management, packaging, sales, and supply chain stakeholders, to move products from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
- Develop the product design strategy, design, and development execution for the branded intimates division and private label.
- Clearly communicate product vision to design and development teams.
- Evaluate internal and external resources to determine the best and most cost-effective approach to design creation and product development.
- Collaborate with CAD designers, technical designers, vendors, and factories to ensure new products are developed on time, correctly, both aesthetically and structurally.
- Maintain a firm command of marketplace trends (consumer, fashion, and product).
- Prepare fashion trend boards and color stories as required.
- Develop branded and private label line plans to capture business-building opportunities.
- Work jointly with Business Managers, Factories, and the Sourcing department to develop cost-effective sourcing strategies.
- Manage the product costing process through timely submission of prototype packages to factories and vendors.
- Revise materials and product designs to meet profit margin objectives relative to anticipated wholesale and retail prices.
- Build working relationships with materials/component vendors and manufacturers to fulfill product sourcing needs.
- Actively participate in meetings with Sales and customers to present product trends, strategies, and seasonal lines.
- Apply sound professional and fiscal management in overseeing the department, including budget line items such as outsourced design resources, sample materials, freight costs, T&E, and sampling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in intimate apparel, focusing on bras.
- Experience with Gerber PLM or similar programs.
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Self-motivated with strong teamwork skills.
- Problem-solving abilities in deadline-driven environments.
- Highly organized and adaptable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Schedule
This is a hybrid role, requiring 5 days per week in the Secaucus, NJ office.
Pay
Pay rate: $110,000/yr - $130,000/yr. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Benefits
- Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and P.J. Salvage.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as Basic Life/Voluntary Life/Disability/Critical Illness.
- Financial wellness: 401(k) Retirement Program with company match, 529 College Savings Plan, and Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts.
- Personal and sick time off, vacation time, floating days, and company-observed holidays.
- Paid Volunteer Time Off to support charitable activities.
- Weekly breakfasts, monthly milestone celebrations, leadership-led panels, and team-building events.