Women's Designer (Dresses Cut & Sew)

Stefanini Group is a global provider of outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises.

About the role

Freelance Knits + Dresses Designer with strong expertise in cut and sew and woven dresses, product development, and wash execution. This role will support the Women's Design Lead across seasonal development, PLM execution, and cross-functional product development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design an assortment of core and fashion programs from the seasonal concept working closely with the Women's Lead and Buying partners.
• Update sketches, BOMs, and product information in Centric PLM.
• Organize and prepare samples for review, including documenting updates and supporting development with references.
• Assist in maintaining and updating Miro boards and digital assortment boards.
• Organize and track proto samples throughout the development process.
• Support seasonal design development by ensuring accurate documentation, sample tracking, and cross-functional communication.
• Maintain organized product and sample libraries to support design reviews and key milestones.
• Participate in sketch reviews, proto reviews, fit sessions, and milestone meetings while documenting feedback and managing revisions.
• Participate in development and post-proto meetings to ensure feedback is clearly documented, communicated, and actioned across teams.
• Ensure alignment on key calendar milestones and proactively resolve potential delays.
• Prepare and present compelling design boards and product reviews to design lead and cross-functional teams.
• Apply creative and analytic design thinking when building a collection.
• Demonstrate confident category ownership for all cut and sew and dresses, aware of both macro and micro trends in the industry.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years in Apparel Design related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Fashion Design.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern, and fabric development.
• Hands-on experience with Centric PLM (required).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (required: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Miro.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Senior Leaders, and vendors.
• Problem solver and self-starter.

Work Location

Hybrid - 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018