Fashion Accessories Designer

About Us
Founded in 1954 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Gold Medal International (GMI) has established itself as one of the leading hosiery and accessories companies in the industry. GMI designs, sources, and manufactures wholesale socks and accessories for a customer base ranging from small independent stores to the most prestigious department stores in the country. Creating great employee experiences has always been a priority at GMI. We know first-hand that when we take care of our employees they will take care of our customers, and we strive for this every day. Through our best times and challenging times, we remain inspired by the resilience of our team. Leadership recognizes the value of providing workplace flexibility and our hybrid-remote work model has had a tremendous impact on the quality of life for our employees. GMI commits to maintaining high levels of customer service and we take pride in our reputation for treating everyone like family.

About The Role
We are seeking a talented and creative Designer who is responsible for designing products for our valued customers. This role reports directly to the Design Manager and is part of the Design department in the New York metropolitan area. Our NYC office utilizes a hybrid-remote operational model where employees are required to commute to the office two times per week and as needed thereafter.

About You
You have a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and digital design experience in the industry. You are able to learn systems and technology quickly and handle a fast-paced environment. You have the desire to grow and develop as a skilled member of the Design team. You are able to collaborate with others while working remotely or in the office.

What You Will Do
As a Designer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the preparation of customer meetings by conducting product and design research and creating customized boards using computer-aided design software for presentations.

Data Entry and Systems

• Develop and create designs for our products that meet the needs of our target market.
• Research and identify current trends and incorporate them into design concepts.
• Create technical drawings and boards using samples and specifications for sample production using CAD.
• Use CAD to create simulations of products to better visualize how the design will look in production.
• Maintain an organized digital library of design files and artwork, ensuring that all files are labeled correctly and stored in a logical and accessible manner.

Team Support

• Conduct design, field, and product research and share with internal teams.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure designs are manufactured to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to develop strategies for product positioning and product presentations and marketing materials to support customer outreach and sales efforts
• Other duties as assigned.

Customer Support

• Provide customers with design options, product information, concepts and trends, and sample development.
• Use CAD software to create presentations to showcase new designs and demonstrate how they can be incorporated into existing collections.
• Maintain relationships with customers to highlight the Designer's role in ensuring that customers are satisfied with the products they receive.
• Resolve customer complaints and issues related to product quality, fit, or design, and work with the Sales and Production teams to identify solutions and prevent future issues.

What You Will Need

• Proficient with the Office 365 application, Adobe, and CAD software.
• Prefer candidate with some knitwear, or sock experience.
• Should be able to create CADs for Knit and soft accessories products.
• Shows ability to problem-solve and think independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and operates with a high level of autonomy and attention to detail.
• Take the initiative to identify tasks beyond your immediate workload.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships within an organization.
• Ability to work asynchronously and synchronously.
• Experience working with hybrid-remote and remote teams.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or High School Diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Compensation Pay Band
Designer I: $65,000 - $80,000

Equal Opportunity Employer
We strongly believe that different backgrounds and ideas are a competitive advantage; we hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. GMI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing PeopleOps AT goldmedal-intl.com

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