Designer Girls Casual Apparel

Our client is looking to fill the role of Designer Girls Casual Apparel. We are working on a possible temp to perm role with a top company - focus on girls sportswear - casual for a new brand. Role is full-time hours in their midtown office - 4 days onsite and 1 remote each week.

• $40-45 an hour plus option of overtime if needed. Also, could go higher for the right fit.

Responsibilities:

• Design level: 47+ years of experience in girls sportswear, specifically sizes 716.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with strong expertise in Illustrator.
• Develop original artwork, including graphic art, prints, and patterns.
• Create and prepare production-ready artwork files for factories.
• Review submits and strike-offs, provide detailed comments, and communicate revisions to factories.
• Strong graphic design skills; responsible for developing original graphics.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Execute the seasonal design development process from concept through delivery, creating original, trend-appropriate designs that meet market needs and drive sales.

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify seasonal trend directions and conduct competitive analysis.
• Pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards, mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational imagery for design meetings.
• Execute initial seasonal design concepts within the broader assortment and cost structure.

Operations & Results

• Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends while ensuring timely execution of the product development calendar.
• Create Illustrator sketches and review specification sheets and line sheets.
• Maintain accurate product development logs, line sheets, design boards, and design archive libraries.
• Maintain designs and product information within PLM systems and shared drives.
• Select and review raw materials and trims while maintaining fabric and trim libraries.
• Approve lab dips with Senior Designers and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where applicable.
• Review prints and graphics, recommend revisions, and manage the fit process.

Customers & Relationships

• Coordinate follow-up with internal and external partners, including Technical Design, Production, and vendors.
• Manage interoffice communication and ensure timely follow-up throughout the development process.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of girls sportswear design experience.
• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design.
• Superior organizational and communication skills with a strong team-oriented approach.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented, meticulous, and creative.
• Strong creative, technical, and merchandising sensibility with the ability to sketch.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, colorways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims.
• Familiarity with print design and garment manufacturing.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, and Mac computers.

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

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