Designer (Sharon)

Job description :

Position / Job Title : Designer

Category : Design / Apparel

Position Type : Full-Time / Salary

Location : Sharon, MA

ABOUT HABITAT :

Habitat Clothes To Live In, Incis a womens apparel company headquartered in Sharon, Massachusetts (West of Boston). We service 1,500 specialty stores across the country and have a beautiful brand new 25,000 Sq. Foot Warehouse space. Founded in 2000, Habitat Clothes To Live In, Inc. has grown to include three divisions (Escape, Olivia and Habitat Clothes) with 6 lines per year and over 10,000 SKUs.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Designer is responsible for creating and developing our apparel line, transforming concepts into finalized products. This role will concentrate on designing woven and knit tops and bottoms with intricate construction details.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Support the Creative Director / CEO in the conceptualization and design of the collection

Collaborate with cross functional teams on merchandising plan and timeline, providing updates as the styles develop to ensure the collection aligns with the plan and stays on schedule

Regularly explore and analyze the marketplace, including competitors, to gather inspiration and identify opportunities in product design, fabrics, colors, and trims

Develop Illustrator sketches and handoff sheets for the Technical Designers

Create colored CAD sketches for use in presentations and line sheets

Develop lap dips, print artwork, and trims and be able to effectively communicate feedback to overseas vendors

Conduct research to identify suitable prints for the line, adjusts colors, and submits artwork for development

Collaborate with overseas vendors to develop fabrics and trims

Partner with tech design to ensure products align with design specifications. Participate in fittings, document design notes, and distribute updates post-fitting

Update and refine sketches based on feedback from design reviews

Ensure product is developed and designed to meet company margin requirements

Teams with Product Managers on product development, pricing strategies, and timelines.

Adhere to project calendar and proactively communicate any potential challenges affecting target dates

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE ROLE :

Bachelors degree in relevant field

3+ years of experience in designing for Womens apparel preferred

Strong time-management skills and ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to solve matters quickly

Understanding and experience with Product Development of garments from sketch to final approval

Ability to execute designs provided by Creative Director / CEO

Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changesper company needs

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

KEY COMPETENCIES :

Working within Team Environments

Dependable

Time Management

Strong leadership, creativity and organization skills

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to seasonality of the business

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work Location : In person