Tefron is hiring: Senior Fashion Designer-Intimates in New York
Tefron, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Tefron is a global B2B brand focused on the activewear and intimates spaces. Our values emphasize sustainable, solution-based product design, innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We value unique talents, contributions, and mutual respect within our team.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop seasonal collections for intimates, curating products that reflect market insights and deliver a clear point of view from concept through final prototype, aligned with customer-targeted price points.
- Identify global macro trends and analyze markets to uncover whitespace opportunities and shifts within bralettes and panties.
- Stay informed on sustainable yarns and practices, and translate these into opportunities across product categories and production capabilities.
- Create detailed sketches and digital renderings that communicate design intent to internal teams and overseas partners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production Managers, Technical Design, Sales, overseas partners) to maintain design integrity throughout development.
- Prepare and present seasonal trend directions through decks that capture research, findings, and product concepts, highlighting market gaps for customer presentations both digitally and in person.
- Participate in fittings and apply design-focused solutions to improve garment performance, construction, and visual appeal.
- Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing.
- Manage workload independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to travel for trend research and in-person client meetings.
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of industry experience.
- BA, BFA or BS in Design (or equivalent).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with PLM systems.
- Strong technical design knowledge with attention to detail and an understanding of how to balance function, style, and fashion.
- Knowledge of the U.S. apparel industry landscape, with focus on activewear brands and retailers; intimates knowledge is a plus.
- Independent worker who can continuously innovate to achieve strong results.
- Valid passport required.
The Perks and Benefits
We invest in employees’ physical, mental, and financial health and offer inclusive perks:
- Generous vacation allotment and personal days
- Health, vision, and dental coverage with company-sponsored stipend
- Telemedicine access
- Employee Assistance Program
- Public transit stipend
- Birthdays off
- Half-Day Fridays
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