Women's Sweater Designer

Client Overview:

Our client is is an apparel industry leader offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and casual dressing needs. We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced apparel Sweater Designer.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to design research, design and development of women's sweaters
• Design original garments with consideration for price parameters
• Research fabrics relevant to the line in terms of look and price
• Perform the tasks necessary to execute the design process.
• Design, sketch and create tech packs for every style to include all technical information clearly detailed so the factories can make prototypes.
• Communicate with the factories to make sure all information is clearly understood and that the prototypes will be made by the deadline.
• Follow weekly/ monthly sales reports to determine successful category to be exploited and evolved
• Interpret trends to create original designs/ be aware of market conditions and trends

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have minimum of five to eight years of professional experience in sweaters design
• Must be knowledgeable regarding garment construction.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding trim sourcing , development and manufacturing
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Must be able to sketch in Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent follow up skills and ability to meet deadlines