Senior Denim Designer

Premier Brands Group Holdings

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading global apparel group in New York is seeking a Senior Denim Designer to create original denim designs for Walmart Private Label Brands. The role requires strong design skills, trend identification, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in apparel design and a degree from an art or fashion school. The position offers a salary range of $110K - $120K, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in apparel design.
Ability to interface with Department heads outside of Design.
Experience with fabrics, wash/color palettes, and styling details.

Responsibilities

Create and execute original denim designs for Walmart Private Label Brands.
Research and identify trend and fit direction.
Plan and design the line according to sales needs and trends.

Skills

Proficient sketching in Illustrator

Proficiency with Photoshop

Ability to identify key trends

Ability to develop a line from concept to completion

Education

BA degree from accredited art/fashion school

Tools

Centric PLM

Browzwear Lotta

CLO 3D

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Premier Brands Group Holdings

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Denim Designer; this role is primarily responsible for creating and executing original denim designs for Walmart Private Label Brands. The Designer will create products from development through production with a focus on fit, fabric, finish and costing. The Designer must be able to identify emerging fashion trends and business opportunities to be at the forefront of design in this zone. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

Partner with Design Director to research and identify trend and fit direction for current businesses, and new opportunities/white spaces
Shop retail marketplace, and Walmart and its direct competitors for inspiration and product opportunities
Plan and design the line according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends
Develop product and marketing concepts for new items, emerging trends, and franchises
Develop fabrics, wash/color palettes, special trims, and styling details
Ensure product is being designed within cost parameters, and changes are clearly and quickly communicated to relevant CFT partners as needed
Communicate and collaborate daily with Walmart designers on seasonal development, emerging trends, and new whitespaces or fabric opportunities
Work with factories and Walmart designers on execution to make sure the elements fall within our cost targets
Manage all overseas communication with sample facilities for sample execution
Attend all fittings, including but not limited to comparison fittings, first 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 internal presentations and presentations to Walmart Design partners
Collaborate with marketing and sales on collateral for buyers and in-store marketing needs
Build strong cross-functional relationships with sales, production, tech, fabric R&D and marketing
Manage/update collateral being shared with CFT and Walmart Design team, including but not limited to sketches, CADS, line sheets, etc.
Partner with Technical Design and 3D team to create renderings of Design proposals, for aesthetic and cost review
Organize sketch and/or sample reviews with CFT prior to handing off assets or styles to the Walmart Design team
See tasks through to execution
Prioritize and meet deadlines
Work closely with Director of Design, VPs of Sales and production teams in all aspects of product development
Sr. Designer should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities, changes in process, and learn new programs and technologies as needed to work with Walmart

Qualifications

BA degree from accredited art/fashion school
7 + years of experience in apparel design
Proficient sketching in Illustrator and proficiency with Photoshop
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
PLM experience (Centric) and 3D program experience (Browzwear Lotta and/or CLO) a plus but not required

Salary Range: $110K - $120K *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.

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