Senior Designer – Junior's (Sets + Bottoms)

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director to develop seasonal Juniors’ ready-to-wear collections aligned with brand direction, customer needs, and market trends.
• Create trend-forward apparel designs, including sketches, colorways, concept presentations, mood boards, and product direction using Adobe Illustrator.
• Develop cohesive knit and woven assortments, including sets, separates, and bottoms, from concept through production.
• Conduct trend, competitive, and market research to identify opportunities and inform seasonal design direction.
• Create detailed technical packages and product specifications within PLM to clearly communicate design intent to vendors.
• Review and approve samples, providing feedback on fit, construction, quality, and execution while troubleshooting development challenges to maintain product integrity and timelines.
• Manage daily communication with overseas vendors to track development progress, communicate approvals, resolve issues, and ensure timely sample delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Design, Production, Sales, Merchandising, and Graphic Design teams to ensure product aligns with customer expectations, account requirements, and business objectives.
• Incorporate customer feedback and market insights into product development while maintaining brand aesthetic.
• Manage multiple seasonal projects, deadlines, and development milestones while maintaining accurate design files, technical packages, sample tracking, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to junior design team members and contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced, solutions-oriented design environment.
• Stay current on fashion trends, competitive shopping, and industry developments to support innovative and commercially successful product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field
• 5+ years of professional apparel design experience, with a focus on knit and woven categories
• Experience designing for the Juniors’ / young adult market strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to take product from concept through final production
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; experience with Photoshop preferred
• Experience creating technical packages and working within PLM systems
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and overseas vendors
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Passion for fashion, trend research, and delivering commercially relevant product

Application Requirements

• Please include a portfolio and/or website showcasing your design work, particularly within the Juniors’ or young adult apparel market.
• Submissions should demonstrate strong design aesthetic, technical execution, and ability to develop commercially successful product.

Pay

New York Pay Rate $80,000 - $115,000

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule 4 days a week in the office, Fridays at home