Designer- Soft Woven Tops, Woman's Wholesale Apparel

Job Description

Job Description

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands ( Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit ), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We currently have a great opportunity for a Designer ( Soft Woven). The Designer will take ownership of assigned categories from concept through development, partnering closely with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to execute brand-right product aligned with seasonal direction and business needs. This role requires strong design skills, independent ownership, and the ability to manage multiple categories and timelines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal product within assigned categories

• Research trends, concepts, color, fabric, and silhouette direction

• Create CADs, sketches, presentation boards, and tech packs

• Partner with merchandising and product development on assortment strategy

• Manage development communication with overseas vendors and factories

• Participate in fittings and communicate fit/design comments

• Track development calendars and milestone deadlines

• Maintain PLM data including BOMs, specs, and tech packs

• Present concepts and seasonal direction to leadership teams

• Support market appointments, showroom setup, and seasonal reviews

• Partner cross-functionally with production, technical design, merchandising, and sales