Senior Designer

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our Legwear team. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

Role and Responsibilities:

Design ownership over brands, assigned based on aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for creating digital CADs for full seasonal collections
Create and then present tech packages with information necessary in order to communicate design specific detail necessary to hand off to the design team and factories
PLM knowledge and management
Provide direction as well as design alongside a team of designers, prepare sample requests, review, critique, test, and approve submitted samples while adhering to product, color, and material standards
Strong eye for trend, conducting valuable market research, bringing ideas to bi-weekly meeting and inspiring other members of design team
Works closely with Design Director and Manager with creative freedom throughout process
Works with our overseas team to solve PD problems when technical or timing setbacks arise
Work cross-functionally and professionally with product development team, communicating clearly to ensure the design is produced how you envisioned
Primarily design in Illustrator with minimal retouching in Photoshop
Bring new ideas and concepts to table regularly each season
Adjust product styling and features as needed after receiving feedback.
Ensure designs align with brand and licensing standards, preparing materials for approvals when required.
Assist in building trend packets
Help to create pitches for new licenses
Participate in meetings with licensors and buyers if needed.
Perform comp shopping and store shopping activities to monitor the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
Utilize all resources available to get the latest direction on forward trends ie; WGSN
Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years’ experience in Legwear.
Experience in working for a wholesale company managing multiple licenses a plus
Creative edge, bringing new ideas and trends to the table
Excellent time management skills
Excellent project management skills
Positive team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Proficient Illustrator & working knowledge of Photoshop
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of customers and buyers’ expectations
Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support the department’s business needs
Understand and follow Gina’s employee policies and procedures