A dynamic fashion house in the heart of New York City is inviting applications from talented and inventive designers with a focus on men's outerwear and trousers. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with the senior creative team, transforming initial ideas into captivating seasonal collections. The successful applicant will possess an acute sense of style, a knack for technical challenges, and a fervor for creating sophisticated outerwear and perfectly tailored trousers.
Engagement includes supporting the innovation process for new styles across outerwear, trousers, and swimwear, developing new color palettes, and assisting with seasonal design refreshes. Integral to your role is crafting and refining tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Excel, detailing flats, construction nuances, and materials accurately.
Incorporate cutting-edge design by analyzing market trends, competitive pricing, and breakthroughs in fabric and trim technology. Ensure flawless garment construction by attending fit sessions, documenting insights, and adapting design specifications to maintain uniformity.
Contribute to the material development process by organizing and managing reference materials, and liaising with vendors to facilitate laboratory testing and sampling needs. Additionally, facilitate the efficient coordination of sample distribution to both internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or an affiliated discipline and bring 3-7 years of experience in apparel design. Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and functional understanding of Photoshop are required, alongside Excel proficiency for managing bills of materials. Communication prowess and a collaborative spirit are essential, complemented by a proactive, adaptable approach in a dynamic work environment.
Valuable additions would be a familiarity with 3D clothing design software like CLO 3D or Browzwear.