Swim Designer

Li & Fung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & company holidays

Career development

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking a skilled Swimwear Designer to join our team in New York. You will design and sketch collections that align with licensed brand standards, while building detailed tech packs and production-ready drawings using Illustrator.

The role requires extensive experience with licensed partnerships, a strong eye for trends, and the ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams. Collaboration with design, production, and marketing is essential to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Swimwear Designer with licensed brands.
• Excellent sketching and strong proficiency in Illustrator.
• Experience building tech packs with construction details for swimwear.
• Understanding textiles and production processes in swimwear.
• Ability to manage deadlines and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and sketch swimwear collections for licensed brands.
• Report to the Director of Design on all deliverables.
• Create technical drawings and specifications using Illustrator.
• Build thorough tech packs with measurements, materials, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure production readiness.
• Stay current with fashion trends and brand DNA, balancing aesthetics and compliance.
• Coordinate with product development, technical design, and marketing teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Swimwear design

Sketching

Tech packs

Licensing brands

Brand collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Swimwear Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing swimwear and a strong background in working with licensed brands. This role requires proficiency in sketching, using Illustrator, and building comprehensive tech packs, with an emphasis on understanding and implementing the unique requirements and brand DNA of licensed partnerships. The Swimwear Designer will play a vital role in shaping our collections and ensuring they align with both creative vision and production standards.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Director of Design on all deliverables.
• Design and sketch new swimwear collections and styles that align with current fashion trends and cater to the specific needs and standards of licensed brands.
• Develop concepts and designs that reflect the unique identity and target audience of each licensed brand.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications using Illustrator to ensure accuracy in production.
• Build thorough tech packs for each design, including measurements, materials, construction details, and licensing-specific guidelines.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to ensure designs are production-ready and meet all brand and licensing compliance standards.
• Stay informed on the latest fashion trends and integrate them into designs while balancing the aesthetic requirements of licensed partners.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, technical design, and marketing, to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines simultaneously, maintaining consistency and quality across collections.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Swimwear Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing work with licensed brands
• Exceptional sketching skills and advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce precise technical drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated experience building tech packs for swimwear production, including detailed construction and materials information
• Comprehensive understanding of textiles, garment construction, and the production process, particularly in swimwear
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships with internal teams and licensed brand partners
• Familiarity with licensing standards, compliance, and approval processes is a plus
• A creative, trend-focused mindset with a deep understanding of customer preferences and market demands

Compensation / Benefits:

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $100,000.00, which can vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and company holidays.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Fung Group is a pioneer for the consumer goods supply chain. With a rich history in import and export trading and global supply chain management dating back to 1906, our core businesses operate across the entire global supply chain for consumer goods including trading, logistics, distribution and retail. Today, we are focused on advancing new, disruptive technologies shaping the future of supply chains and exploring new opportunities for business growth through strategic innovation in retailing, new products, services or markets. Across Fung Group, our core values of entrepreneurship, being humble and acting as one family, form the basis for our culture, business strategies and brand.