Michael Kors is looking to solve the problem of developing and building the brand aesthetic by hiring a talented designer with a passion for fashion to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Expert design, technical sketch and conceptual skills with high attention to detail
- Advanced sketching skills in Illustrator
- Strong sense of silhouette, color, material and trim
- Full understanding of technical knitting capabilities, yarn construction, machine gauge and garment construction.
- Excellent experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PLM
- 3+ years fully fashioned sweater design experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Textile Design, specialization in fully fashioned sweaters preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the product design process of both mainline and outlet including trend research, sourcing raw materials, stitch development, sketching, creating design boards, tech pack development, BOMs and fit, all in collaboration with Design Director
- Understanding the Michael Kors aesthetic and translate it into appropriate and exclusive products.
- Ensure that product is consistent with seasonal concepts and storytelling as well as business strategy and vision
- Research and source yarn from both Italian and Asian mills keeping in mind pricepoints, specialist attributes and sustainability.
- Develop seasonally appropriate stitches that align with both the Michael Kors aesthetic and seasonal concepts.
- Create development packages, design sketch boards and CADs of seasonal product.
- Complete design technical packages and trim BOMs in PLM system in order to develop precise and engaging proto and showroom samples
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Textile Design, specialization in fully fashioned sweaters preferred
- 3+ years fully fashioned sweater design experience
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively to meet all deadlines
- Enthusiasm for the Brand and brings strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
