We are working with a wholesale fashion company specializing in private label and branded junior and missy apparel. Their business includes knit and woven products, with a strong focus on bottoms.
This person will focus primarily on knit bottoms, while also designing related separates and tops. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for commercial junior and missy fashion, understands fit and fabrication, and can take ownership of the design process from concept through production.
Responsibilities:
- Design knit bottoms as the core category, along with related knit tops and separates.
- Research trends, colors, fabrics, washes, trims, and silhouettes relevant to the customer and market.
- Create seasonal design concepts, sketches, presentation boards, and line assortments.
- Develop detailed tech packs and communicate product specifications clearly to overseas partners.
- Partner closely with development, production, and merchandising throughout the product lifecycle.
- Be heavily involved in fittings, reviewing samples, identifying fit issues, and providing clear corrections.
- Travel to China to work directly with factories and support product development and production.
Qualifications:
- Experience designing knit apparel, with strong bottoms experience preferred.
- Background in junior and/or missy contemporary or value-driven fashion.
- Strong technical knowledge, including tech pack development, garment construction, and fit.
- Comfortable working directly with overseas factories and vendors.
- Organized, hands-on, and able to work well in a small team environment.
- Willing and able to travel internationally to China.
