Dress Designer, Wholesale Apparel

Overview 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, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent! Responsibilities Research and identify trend directions Create inspiration boards and participate in trend overviews for each season Partner with knits team on creating overall seasonal concepts and big ideas Consistently shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities Plan the line according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends Develop product, and marketing concepts for emerging categories or items, hot spots and blitz styles Develop fabrics, color palettes, special trims and styling details Ensure product is being designed within cost parameters Work with suppliers on execution to make sure the elements fall within our cost targets Manage all overseas communication with sample facilities for sample execution Attend all comparison fittings, proto fittings and production fittings Give concise feedback to technical design on how to adjust garments Ensure production fits are to our specifications Merchandise and style showrooms for market Adhere to time and action calendar Requirements A degree from accredited art/fashion school 5+ years of experience in apparel design Ability to lead and manage a team Able to provide creative direction for the team to follow from season to season Ability to interface with Department heads outside of Design i.e., Production/Sales to drive results Ability to develop a line from concept to completion without supervision from supervisors Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer Knowledge of MS Office Proficient sketching in Illustrator Capable to in Photoshop Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills Ability to multitask and prioritize Excellent written and verbal communication skills When applying, please include the link to your online portfolio or upload examples of your work (include sketches). Salary Range: $80K - $100K*Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Premier Brands Group Holdings