LOFT is looking for a Designer to execute the design process from conception to final prototype for assigned product(s), ensuring product consistency with market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy.
Requirements
- Creative and innovative sketching, design and conceptualization skills.
- Ability to design around concepts.
- Outstanding sense of style and color.
- Thorough knowledge of fabrication, silhouettes, color ways, construction techniques and trim.
- Good understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Application, Illustrator. Use them daily to perform work.
Responsibilities
- Research global, domestic and competitive markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques.
- Creates and executes the vision.
- Ensures that product is consistent with market trends while maintaining the brand identity and business strategy.
- Executes silhouette, fit and styling direction.
- Collaborate with Senior Designer/Director on seasonal fabric and yarn direction, working with Product Development on research and development of qualities.
- Maintains daily communication with Merchandising, Product Development, Production and Technical Design teams regarding QA results and development issues.
- Attend all fittings and provide input in the direction of fit.
Other
- Demonstrates the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.
- Accountable for departmental financial/sales goals.
- Partners with Merchandising team to set seasonal framework and ensure creative ideas and business goals are in tandem.
- Adheres to cross-functional calendar and attends all meetings as required.
- Must have strong knowledge and understanding of product/client and be able to deduce/make decision based on new information and changing trends.
- People Management: Responsible for the selection, development and retention of team members; Mentors, coaches and counsels direct reports on performance expectations; Provides a positive, challenging work environment; and Recognizes and rewards talent and accomplishments of direct reports.
- Key Collaboration Partners: Design team, Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Technical Services, Planning and Store Planning
