Designer - Womens/Missy

Hybrid Promotions LLC; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Hybrid Apparel is seeking a Designer for Womens/Missy in Cypress, CA. This full-time exempt role supports the Design Director in creating monthly retailer presentations and special projects from concept to proto samples.

Responsibilities include driving creative with the Design Director, overseeing line development with associates, coordinating with Sales and Director on silhouettes, fabrics, and market direction, and leading fit sessions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong graphics knowledge for CAD, tech packs, and digital illustrations.
• Garment construction and fabric knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative with the Design Director from concept to final proto samples.
• Monitor development of preproduction samples with Product Developer.
• Lead fit sessions and ensure presentations meet high creative standards.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Merchandising/Textiles

Job description

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Designer - Womens/Missy

Full Time Exempt Cypress, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1538

Salary: $80,000.00 Annually

Hybrid’s humble beginnings started in 1997 in the back of a print shop designing, selling, and printing tee shirts. Today, Hybrid is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Hybrid provides its expertise and fully vertical operations capability – design, merchandising, development, sourcing, production, and distribution – to a broad suite of branded, licensed, generic, and private label partners. Hybrid’s full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

As our organization has evolved, so has our philosophy of doing business. We have made concerted efforts to remove ourselves from the antiquated approach of other apparel manufacturers and doing things differently has been our focus. We are building a company ethos that breeds innovation, collaboration, integrity and excellence in customer service.

What is my role?

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

Key Accountability Area: Capability

• 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

Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.