Senior Womenswear Designer
Apply NowCompany: Li & Fung
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?
Here is what you need to know about the job:
Are you seeking an exhilarating career move? Look no further than our Senior Designer opportunity within the dynamic Women's Private Label Apparel team at Li & Fung. We're actively seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead our creative vision, driving the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery. If you bring a wealth of senior design experience in the apparel industry and are eager to influence the future of our Womenswear Private Label by crafting original, trend-appropriate designs that drive sales, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Innovation
Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for meetings
Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
Categories, Bottoms, knit and woven tops, bottoms and dresses for Missy and Plus sizes
Operations & Results
Guide and mentor direct reports
Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
Work with Cad Designers to develop original prints, textile and embroidery designs
Design according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
Build 3-D bodies
Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points
Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.
Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims
Customers & Relationships
Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
8 + years experience in apparel design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
Experience with 3D software: Browzwear, CLO3D, ability to make pattern corrections and building bodies.
Compensation/Benefits:
Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications: It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung. These imposters may offer false opportunities including fake employment offers and other fraudulent opportunities by email or other means of communication. Please beware of such fraudulent communications. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR[redacted]
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If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
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.
Here is what you need to know about the job:
Are you seeking an exhilarating career move? Look no further than our Senior Designer opportunity within the dynamic Women's Private Label Apparel team at Li & Fung. We're actively seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead our creative vision, driving the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery. If you bring a wealth of senior design experience in the apparel industry and are eager to influence the future of our Womenswear Private Label by crafting original, trend-appropriate designs that drive sales, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Innovation
Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for meetings
Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
Categories, Bottoms, knit and woven tops, bottoms and dresses for Missy and Plus sizes
Operations & Results
Guide and mentor direct reports
Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
Work with Cad Designers to develop original prints, textile and embroidery designs
Design according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
Build 3-D bodies
Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points
Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.
Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims
Customers & Relationships
Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
8 + years experience in apparel design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
Experience with 3D software: Browzwear, CLO3D, ability to make pattern corrections and building bodies.
Compensation/Benefits:
- The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
- Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays
Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications: It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung. These imposters may offer false opportunities including fake employment offers and other fraudulent opportunities by email or other means of communication. Please beware of such fraudulent communications. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR[redacted]
#lifung
If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
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.