The following is a brief description of responsibilities to be performed by the Design Director. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and create new innovative products and update existing products that deliver to specific consumer needs and help support the sales goals of the company
- Ensure garments meet fit and construction goals and consumer fit acceptance for their respective brands
- Responsible for being highly influential in the development of the Seasonal and Monthly Concepts and expanding beyond existing products into a cohesive collection
- Partners across Merchandising and Marketing to collaborate and lead on fabric, print, trim, silhouette, outfitting, and fit across multiple seasons and all stages of the development cycle
- Develop long and short-term strategic product plans within the team and design processes to support business strategies while collaborating cross-functionally
- Develop and promote strong relationships with internal and external services, vendors, and suppliers
- Responsible for staying abreast of current market and trade trends through frequent travel
- Involved in research and analysis of upcoming fashion, market trends and competitive product offerings to understand the over-all market and to identify opportunities and design features relevant to our product
- Understand and communicate key brand strategies and consumer needs to direct the design team effectively
- Perform other duties as assigned and apparent.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient in the use Microsoft Office, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong merchandising, product, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Must be able to communicate in a professional manner and respond with timeliness.
- Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Trend and fashion awareness with ability to understand current trends, competition and market.
- Requires strong knowledge of sewing techniques, pattern construction, fitting, grading and costing.
- Expertise knowledge of fabrics and pattern-making skills.
- Ability to reprioritize projects frequently.
- Independent, self-motivated, team player.
- Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in Apparel Design
- 2+ years’ experience managing a design team.
- High School Diploma required.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Proficient in English
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit, stand, and operate business equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Typical office environment with low level noise exposure.
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