Freelance Associate Designer - Womens Suiting

We are looking for a Freelance Associate Designer - Womens Suiting for a top fashion company in New York City. Work within a specific classification and implement the category leader's direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to sketch presentation, to development and execution of the final product. This position requires 5 days onsite in New York City.

• Hourly pay rate based on experience is up to $51.00

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with category leader to design category-specific product based on design direction given
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, aesthetic, functionality, fabric, details, color, etc.
• Learn and understand the ins-and-outs of the details related to a specific classification
• Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
• Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
• Interact with Merchants and Production to develop working partnership
• Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings
• Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations
• Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
• Perform preliminary seasonal design research
• Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
• Perform other duties as required
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
• In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, approvals, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• At least 5 years of related Apparel experience; suiting, tailoring and wovens
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Must be detail oriented, very organized, computer literate, able to handle multiple tasks at once, and perform successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
• Must be proficient in creating technical flats in both Illustrator and hand sketching
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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