Designer Hosiery/Socks

Our client is working on a temp to perm design role with a focus on socks/hosiery. Role is in their midtown office - 4 days onsite and 1 remote each week - full time hours. The individual will oversee mens, womens and kids socks for multiple off-price brands and categories, ie: mens dress, womens fashion as well as a small athletic component. This role also includes hosiery, ie: tights and leggings. While theyre open to design candidates with knit experience, theyre ideally seeking candidates with sock and/or hosiery experience. Hourly pay rate is $40 an hour. at full time $85K plus benefits and a bonus. Responsibilities: The Hosiery Designer will partner with the design team in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. Work with Design Director for preliminary design research, seasonal color palettes and design full collections for several hosiery brands. Create original artwork for an assortment of brands, sizes and categories in the hosiery area. Engage with overseas vendors on sample development and provide design Ensure accuracy of product development logs, and line sheet updates Ensure accuracy of data in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and shared drives. Conduct in-person sample reviews at all design phases from initial prototype, to production samples. Provide sample feedback at all phases. Customers & Relationships: Follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including Sales and Production teams; facilitate interoffice communication. Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers. Work with internal licensing teams for all creative & sample milestones and handoffs. Required Qualifications: Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented. Knowledge of, color ways, trends, ability to create original art. Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design and/or Fashion Design or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years experience in related area. Hosiery experience a plus - can also work in sweaters or cut & sew categories. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Mac computers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solomon Page