Swimwear Designer, Lauren Ralph Lauren

SWIM USA; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading swimwear design company based in New York seeks a highly experienced swim designer for seasonal line creation from concept to production. You will collaborate with design teams to ensure the assortment reflects the global brand's aesthetic. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and 3-5 years of swim design experience, alongside outstanding presentation skills. The role offers a hybrid working schedule requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualificações

• Min 3-5 years swim design experience.
• Ability to develop and present swim assortments based on design direction.
• Communicate fit intent and garment details effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Develop seasonal swim wear assortments based on trends.
• Source and develop fabrics and trims for swimwear.
• Analyze fit and collaborate on color palettes and prints.

Conhecimentos

Outstanding sketching and presentation skills

Fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop

Solid understanding of fabrics and finishes

Working knowledge of Excel and InDesign

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Team oriented

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Ferramentas

Illustrator

Photoshop

YPLM

Excel

InDesign

3D Design

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

Highly experienced swim designer responsible for seasonal line creation and development from concept to production of the major licensed swim brand, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Collaborate with licensor design team and director of swim design to create commercially viable swim assortment that meets the elevated aesthetic of the global brand.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and present seasonal swim wear assortments based on sportswear rigs and licensor direction
• Research and create shopping reports on current swim trends with focus on elevated aesthetic
• Responsible for silhouette and design development for swim and cover ups
• Collaborate on color palette and print
• Source and develop fabrics and trims for swimwear and cover ups
• Research and develop prints
• Develop sketches and working line sheets
• Design boards for meetings—both virtual and physical format
• Responsible for all YPLM design functions
• Communicate fit intent and relevant garment details to patternmaker
• Work with print department on color ways, repeats, and graphics
• Comment on lab dips and strike offs in collaboration with print team and design director
• Participate in fittings and contribute to final product approval
• Manage and deliver to seasonal calendars
• Collaborative design approach—able to synthesize direction from both licensor and licensee to create on brand product that meets current business needs and opportunities

Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Experience

• Min 3-5 years swim design experience

Skills

• Outstanding sketching and presentation skills—fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop as well as YPLM
• Solid understanding of fabrics, finishes, details, trims, fit, and construction
• Working knowledge of Excel, InDesign, 3D Design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills—note taking in Adobe
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be team oriented

Travel: N/A

Working Conditions: in office. Hybrid in office schedule. Must be in office 3 days/week, remote work 2 days/week. In office may be more based on training and needs of the Department/Company and customer.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day

Note: Manager reserves the right to modify job description base on business needs