Apparel Fashion Designer

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Garb, Inc. Is looking for a talented Fashion Designer to join the team!

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As a Designer, you will collaborate across various departments, including Graphic Design, Sales, and Merchandising, to craft and shape seasonal apparel lines that align with the overarching brand objectives. Your role encompasses a range of responsibilities to ensure the successful development and execution of design processes. Here are the key accountabilities:

- **Market Research:** Conduct thorough research to identify trends in the marketplace related to style, fit, and color, contributing to the formulation and maintenance of a cohesive brand strategy.

- **CAD Sketching:** Create detailed CAD sketches for styles in development, illustrating your creative vision for the seasonal apparel lines.

- **Technical Pack Creation:** Generate tech packs as needed to support the design process. Review and approve all technical packs to guarantee the accuracy of product development.

- **Project Management:** Oversee the entire design process, from creation to execution, aligning each step with the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives within your functional area.

- **Communication and Coordination:** Ensure the design team is well-informed about major milestones and deadlines, including fabric requests and sourcing timelines. Regularly communicate with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback.

- **Fitting Meetings:** Attend all fitting meetings, providing valuable feedback to ensure that design intentions are accurately captured in the final product.

- **Collaborative Efforts:** Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales, and Merchandising teams to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings.

- **Catalog Management:** Oversee the creation and maintenance of seasonal design catalogs, ensuring accuracy in information and reflecting any necessary changes.

- **Information Accuracy:** Ensure that Design Operations and Sourcing have the most accurate information on line development, overseeing the implementation of changes.

- **Style Approval:** Review and approve styles, materials, trims, and colors, effectively communicating approvals to relevant cross-functional teams.

- **Team Management:** Manage, train, and develop Associate and Assistant Designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

- **Sampling Communication:** Participate in sampling communication between the sample room, Design, and cross-functional teams as needed.

- **Special Projects:** Undertake special projects as assigned, showcasing your ability to adapt and contribute to diverse initiatives within the organization.

This role demands a creative and organized professional who can thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional, fast paced environment while upholding the brand's design and merchandising standards.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
• 2+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children's wear knowledge a plus)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in Microsoft office, excel
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Brand appropriate aesthetic
• Active wear experience is a plus

About Garb, Inc.

Garb Inc, established in 1996, is the pioneering junior golf apparel brand, founded with the vision of providing young golf enthusiasts with a brand of their own—dedicated to style and unmatched quality. From its humble beginnings in Evergreen, Colorado, Garb has evolved into the preferred choice in children's golf apparel, earning distinction as the primary supplier for prestigious events like the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and Ryder Cup since 2001. Headquartered in Denver, Garb remains committed to crafting high-quality, technically advanced golf clothing by actively engaging with junior golfers to meet both performance and fashion demands, reflecting the brand's ethos of embracing the evolving youth-driven future of the game.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80223: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Garment construction: 2 years (Preferred)
• Fashion design: 2 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person