Designer - Woman's Soft Woven Tops

The Kasper Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group is seeking a seasoned Designer to own assigned categories from concept through development in New York. You will partner with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to execute brand-right product aligned with seasonal direction and business needs.

Responsibilities include creating CADs, sketches, tech packs, and presentations; managing development calendars; and communicating fit and design notes during fittings. Strong Adobe Illustrator and PLM skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of design experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrication, and wash/detail development.
• Experience managing development independently.
• Strong vendor and factory communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

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.

Skills

Design experience

Garment construction

Vendor communication

Adobe Illustrator

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of design experience
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrication, and wash/detail development
• Experience managing development independently
• Strong vendor and factory communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills