Job description
Senior Designer - Bridal, Eveningwear and Special Occasion
Client Overview: Leading womenswear brand specializing in special occasion dresses and offering a colorful and bold collection for the modern social gal.
Position Overview: As the Senior Designer, you will be responsible for developing collection pieces that reflect the trends and the aesthetic of the collection based on brands vision.
Responsibilities:
- Design collection from concept to completion
- Responsible for product design process to include market research, conceptual presentations, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes
- Shop domestic and international market bringing in new ideas through competitive shopping and vintage research
- Work closely with Design Director for sketch review; discuss production, fabric and other daily issues
- Research fabrics and trims, partner with Tech Designer and Production
- Research key silhouettes and trends
- Work with sample room and overseas design development
- Prepare spec packages for Product Development and Technical teams including construction details, front and back view sketches, fabrications, trim sheets and critical measurements
- Pass color to Graphic Designer/Production team
- Work closely with Tech Designer on all fitting related matters
- Review merchandise plans and maintain calendar timing
- Liaising directly with sales team to Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy
- Present collection to sales, merchandising, production and other team members for seasonal approval
- Follow up color lab dips for final approval
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Design
- Min. 10 years experience in women's bridal or eveningwear
- Detail/Goal-oriented, prioritized, and organized individual
- Ability to creatively mix fabrics and trims
- Ability to source and develop with China suppliers
- Ability to adapt to pricing structure to service customer
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- This position is for full time, in office 5 days a week.