APPAREL DESIGNER - SWEATERS Job at La La Land Creative Co. in Los Angeles

LaLa Land Creative Co . is a Los Angeles based design studio, specializing in quick-turn domestic production and creative business solutions for retailers. We are passionate about the creative process and love what we do. Our goal is to not just provide fashion to the marketplace, but to do it strategically; hand-in-hand with the retailers, helping them to have the right trends in the right volume at the right time with the ability to scale and react to what their customer votes for. This unique fusion of a retail mindset with exceptional creativity sets us apart as we passionately chase the future of the apparel design business.

APPAREL DESIGNER – SWEATERS

Full-Time, In-office M-F

Responsibilities

· Designs into line plan following development from concept through production.

· Conduct frequent study of competitive and aspirational retail markets, vintage and flea markets to identify new seasonal silhouette, color, concept, stitch, pattern and yarns.

· Create and update detailed flats, comprehensive tech packs, and CADs.

· Interpret selling to inform design decisions and development.

· Maintain updated line sheets.

· Attend fittings and communicate ideas clearly to execute fit and vision.

· Effectively work with sales on PD concepts and producing sales samples.

· Follow design calendar, proactively addressing any scheduling obstacles.

· Prepare line & presentation materials for milestone meetings & market appointments.

· Exhibit flexibility, accuracy, structure, responsibility, and a results-oriented approach.

· Thoughtfully creates exciting, brand-right product within appropriate pricing, construction and execution, considering the retailer and margin.

· Foster a collaborative environment and work as an integral part of the team.

· Approval of knit downs and yarn submits.

Skills and Requirements

· Expert skill in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, functional knowledge of MS Office

· Excellent communication, presentation, time management, and interpersonal skills with a strong capacity for effective teamwork.

· Highly detail oriented and self-motivated.

· Extensive knowledge of construction and experience fitting full fashion sweaters

· Experience sourcing yarns and vast knowledge of diverse fibers and qualities

· Strong merchandising ability to create compelling product stories.

· Strong understanding of how to translate trends into mass market items.

· 4+ years working as a designer with an emphasis on sweaters

· High taste level and creative ability

· Ability to work full time in LA office.

Education and/or Experience

• Degree in Fashion Design
• 7+ years of experience in women's apparel design with supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

· $75-95,000 a year, DOE

· Biweekly pay

· PTO

· Medical, Vision, Dental

· 401K