Designer, Women's Apparel

Cato Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package

401(K) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading retail company in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Designer for Women’s Apparel to contribute to their design team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of design experience, strong creative skills, and the ability to oversee projects in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include fashion design, overseeing samples, and collaborating with teams. The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in apparel design, preferably in fashion retail.
• Experience managing multiple design projects.

Responsibilities

• Create on-trend designs aligned with brand strategy.
• Oversee design and samples as per guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers.

Skills

Apparel design experience

Experience with overseas suppliers

Fabrics knowledge

Creative sense

Sketching skills

Project management

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

2-year college degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Designer, Women’s Apparel to join its Design Team.

Responsibilities

• Creating on-trend designs that supplement the development of product consistent with the brand strategy of the company;
• Development of new ideas through competitive shopping, trend research, and design recommendations;
• Creating sketches and overseeing design and samples throughout the design and development process while adhering to target customer and retail price guidelines; and
• Working in a collaborative environment with our merchant and sourcing teams along with Asian suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of apparel designer experience with a proven track record in a fashion retail environment; Sweater experience is a plus.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers;
• Experience in the use of fabrics and how they relate to garment design;
• Strong fashion and creative sense;
• Excellent design and sketching skills for technical drawings and freeform renderings;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment;
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Minimum 2-year college degree in Fashion Design is required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Stock Purchase Plan
• and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Project Management

Industries

• Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Design Services