Centric Brands is looking for a Sleepwear Designer to execute the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Requirements
- Ability to sketch.
- Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing.
- Accurate and detailed presentation boards for Sales/Buyers.
- Ability to give print and/graphic direction to the artists from a merchandising perspective.
- Create detailed specifications to produce designs accurately.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
Responsibilities
- Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos.
- Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure.
- Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
- Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
- Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library.
- Work with sample room to create designer and showroom samples
- Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process.
Other
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
- Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising
- 4-5 years experience in apparel/sleepwear design
- Bachelor’s Degree in fashion design.
