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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