Swoon
Exciting contract opportunity!
As a Designer, you'll create commercially viable product designs that align with brand strategy and consumer needs. You'll develop styles, colors, fits, and fabrics for new or existing collections, using trend research and market insights to guide your work. This role requires strong design skills, brand passion, and the ability to manage projects and inspire collaboration.
Your Impact
- Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development
- Create detailed tech packs, focusing on construction, drapes and finishing techniques to ensure first prototypes come in accurate and in line with brand's expectations. Update BOMs in Centric and ensure accuracy.
- Update linesheets throughout the season, both with sketches and color and ensure all information is accurate by collaborating with cross functional teams (including Color & Print, PD, Graphics teams).
- Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
Your Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment (note: she says any YOE is okay IF they can do Sketching and Tech Packs!)
- Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
- Strong understanding and design including fit, construction and fabrics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in Centric a plus
- Must be able to work in a hybrid schedule in our New York City office