Freelance Associate Kid's Designer

We are looking for a Freelance Associate Designer, Kid's Sportwear & Outdoor Product, with a top fashion brand in NYC The Associate Designer executes 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.

• 3/30-5/1
• pay rate: $37-41/Hour
• Hybrid - 4 days/onsite

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, 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
• Create final designs in 3D and create final assortments in Visulon.
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
• Approve lab dips with Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process

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
• Attract, develop, and retain talent

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
• 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
• 3-5 year's experience in apparel design
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers

CS, Adobe, PLM and tasks include but are not limited to:

• Color cards for the SS27 market (Outdoor, Swim & Sportswear
• PLM style # setup for Outdoor and Sportswear — roughly 300 SKUs total
• FW27 color input into PLMColor palette setup in PLM for Outdoor and Sportswear
• SS27 SMS review updates
• FW27 toolbox make pages

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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