Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Designer for our client, a fast growing childrenswear brand. You’ll play a crucial role in their business by being responsible for end-to-end design tasks including market and trend research, initial mood boards & mock ups, creating patterns and artwork, providing design feedback on samples, and ideating / coordinating photoshoots. You’ll work closely with their CEO, who is also the brand’s design director. If you love to be involved with all design aspects of a high-growth fashion company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Design :
- Design seasonal collections that are aligned with brand direction and market trends
- Lead research and trend analysis by monitoring the competitive landscape
- Prepare design mood boards with inspiration for new prints, colors, icons, and slogans
- Coordinate with production team and suppliers to source new fabrics and trims
- Work closely with merchandising to ensure design alignment with assortment plans
- Create product mock ups in Canva (or like tools)
- Provide production team with design feedback on samples to achieve the desired look while adhering to production timelines
- Support in the creation of tech packs and design specifications
- Consider feasibility of new designs with current capabilities while also partnering with production to expand capabilities
Photoshoot Planning & Coordination :
Review product & collection launch timelines to set photoshoot dates well in advanceOnce production begins, begin planning photoshoot leveraging mood boards established during the design processChoose and coordinate with one of the brand's photographers based upon needs of that particular photoshootCreate & provide list of products, outfits, set props, and styling guidelines to photographers to ensure each shot is efficient and serves a commercial purposeCoordinate sending any set props or styling accessories to photographers in advance of the photoshootsReview and provide feedback on edited photographs once shared back to usMaintain a shared folder with all content from photoshoots to be used for various purposes within the brand and its customers (e.g., SMS & email marketing, social, lifestyle images across sales channels, etc.)JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field / equivalent experience5+ years experience in apparel design, preferably in children’s apparelProficient on Creative Design Tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva (or similar design tools)Strong attention to design details with an ability to accurately select colors from swatch books and simply / effectively communicate design conceptsBalances creative process with an ability to manage timelines and detailed logisticsWorks independently and is a self-starter while also collaborating cross functionallyEnjoys a fast paced environment, working with a small team, and excited to be an integral part of a growing companyJob Type : Full-time
Pay : From $70,000.00 per year
Work Location : Hybrid in Oceanside, NY 11572, 1-2 days per week