Millwork Holdings Co: Freelance Designer Women's Bottoms

Designer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: Millwork Holdings Co., Inc.

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Full-time, Freelance

DESCRIPTION

The Designer executes 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.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
• Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
• Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
• Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
• Categories, Bottoms and Athleisure for Missy and Plus sizes

Operations & Results

• Guide and mentor direct reports
• Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
• Work with Cad Designers to develop original textile and embroidery designs
• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
• Build 3-D bodies
• Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points
• Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.
• Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims

Customers & Relationships

• Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail-oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
• Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, colorways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• 7 + years experience in apparel design
• Bottoms experience is a must
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
• 3-D Browzwear a plus