Womens Outdoor Apparel Designer

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Designer for a temp-to-perm role in Midtown Manhattan. The position is hybrid and targets someone with womens active/outdoor apparel experience.

The designer will drive the seasonal design process from concept to delivery, creating trend-right concepts, sketches in Illustrator, and coordinating with vendors to meet calendars. Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is required; 3D software knowledge and PLM familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design is required.
• Experience in apparel design.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• 3D software knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with PLM systems and design archives.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal design development from concept to delivery.
• Research trends, conduct competitive analyses, and prepare mood boards.
• Create Illustrator sketches and review specs and line sheets.
• Maintain design archives and PLM records and ensure calendar milestones.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners and vendors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Creativity

Merchandising sense

Sketching ability

Garment construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D software

PLM system

AI tools

Job description

We are working on a possible temp to perm role with a top company in midtown NYC. Role is hybrid and looking for someone with womens active/outdoor apparel experience.

• Full time hours and hourly rate is approximately $45-48 an hour but may go up based on experience. Also can come from performance apparel vs outdoor or other RTW categories.

Responsibilities:

The Designer supports the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
• Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure

Operations & Results

• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of library
• Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions. Maintain fabric & lab dip submission files.

Customers & Relationships

• Coordinate follow-up with internal cross-functional partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal team

Required Qualifications:

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
• Ability to create design detail pages with clear technical call outs and a strong understanding of garment construction
• Highly proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, including print manipulation & re-coloring
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• experience in apparel design
• 3D software knowledge a plus
• AI platforms/experience a plus

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results.