Loungewear/Sleepwear Designer

Location: Orange County
Mon-Thurs Onsite, Friday Remote


As a Designer, you are responsible for supporting the Design Director in all aspects of creating and executing monthly retailer presentations and special projects (from concept to final proto samples).


What You'll Do

• Drive creative along with the Design Director in creating styles from concept to completion, direct Associate, Assistant Designers through line development
• Monitor development of preproduction samples in partnership with the Product Developer
• Work with Sales and Director to create direction in silhouette, fabric, and concept for specific retailers/market
• Ensure presentations are executed at the highest creative level
• Attend and lead in fit sessions
• Review product at preproduction stage to ensure all components are correct prior to production


Accountability:

• Ability to give direction to Team members to create a cohesive product line
• Working knowledge of garment construction, textile, and current finishing techniques
• Artistic Hand, strong sense of color and style
• Manage deadlines in accordance with the calendar
• Demonstrate strong verbal, organization and written communication skills
• Strong Team player who can work independently in a fast paced environment
• A multi-tasker; proactively seeks out opportunities to support the Team with can-do and follow through attitude
• Timely sense of trends and market encompassing color, fabric, silhouettes, and graphics
• Knowledge of proto packages and working with overseas partners


What You'll Need

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Textiles, Fine Art or related field
• 5-7 years of proven experience in designing women's/missy apparel
• Portfolio Required
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Garment construction and fabric knowledge
• Strong graphics knowledge for CAD, tech packs, and digital illustrations
• Strong understanding of the screen-printing process, textile, finishing techniques, and basic garment construction
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in accordance with the calendar
• Demonstrate strong verbal, organization and written communication skills
• Strong Team player who can work independently in a fast-paced environment
• A multi-tasker; proactively seeks out opportunities to support the Team with can-do and follow through attitude
• Timely sense of style, trends and market encompassing color, fabric, silhouettes, and graphics
• Knowledge of proto packages and working with overseas partners
• Artistic Hand and a strong sense of color and style
• Strong working relationships with the teams through communications and problem solving