Our client is seeking an Apparel Designer to focus on Missy Wovens for a major department store customer. This role is ideal for someone with strong current or recent Macy’s experience, a deep understanding of the Missy customer, and the ability to take product from concept through final execution. This is a collaborative position working closely with merchandising, product development, and production to create commercially successful collections.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design trend-right Missy Wovens collections from concept through final execution
- Create sketches, CADs, color stories, and seasonal design presentations
- Research market trends, competition, and new opportunities
- Partner closely with merchandising and product development on line planning and product strategy
- Develop fabrics, trims, color palettes, and silhouette direction
- Attend fittings and collaborate on garment construction, fit, and execution
- Ensure product aligns with customer needs, brand positioning, and business goals
- Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Work cross-functionally throughout the design and development process
What They’re Looking For:
- Strong current or recent Macy’s experience required
- Experience designing within Missy Wovens
- Proven ability to create commercially successful product for department store customers
- Strong sketching, CAD, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, fit, and product development
- Ability to identify trends and translate them into customer-right product
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
