SENIOR DESIGNER

Hawkeye Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion design team is seeking a Senior Designer to oversee multiple design areas and facilitate the merchandising of apparel lines. You will lead a design team, manage the overall design process, and conduct market research to establish key brand objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and over 8 years of experience in the fashion industry, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong leadership skills. This role is essential for creating innovative clothing lines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the fashion industry, children's wear knowledge a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify current trends to establish key objectives for the brand.
• Ensure accuracy of tech packs and design catalog.
• Manage the overall design process according to business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Designer

The Senior Designer will work cross functionally with Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising to oversee multiple design areas while facilitating the design and merchandising of apparel lines.

Responsibilities

• Shop the market to research and identify current trends and present competitive data as it is related to their prospective area of responsibility to establish key objectives for the brand
• Ensure accuracy of tech packs and design catalog
• Manage the overall design process to ensure that the design team is successfully meeting business needs according to the design time and action calendar
• Manage and oversee the overall design process to ensure that lines are meeting the style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
• Present concept and vision in licensor and sales meetings
• Work closely with Sales and Merchandising teams to conceptualize and launch clothing lines for several levels of distribution
• Supervise and lend feedback regarding sampling communication between sample room, Design, and cross-functional teams as needed
• Recruit top talent, train and develop team members
• Oversee Fashion Show concepting, styling and go-sees
• Supervise design staff and provide direction and management throughout the design process
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• 8+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus)
• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to lead and develop a team of designers at all levels
• Brand appropriate aesthetic