G-III Apparel Group
G-III Apparel Group is hiring: Director of Design, Vince Camuto Dresses in New Y
G-III Apparel Group, New York, NY, US
Design Director, Vince Camuto Dresses (On-Site 5 Days): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District
Research current trends and forecast evolution on said trends within our brand identity
Apply findings from research (including blog, magazine, store, street-style, vintage exploration) to a seasonally relevant, cohesive collection that is well balanced in fabrication and thoroughly merchandised
Communicate seasonal concept/design intent to factories - request preliminary treatments + mock-ups
Sample Phase: Generate tech-packs with clear silhouette, garment construction, and trim information to overseas factories
Receive prototype, fit and communicate adjustments to overseas factories via photographs, spec notes, and diagram sketches
Evaluate collection standing and sketch + refabricate to support seasonal objectives within line plan/SKU count
Exaggerate visual cues to reinforce concept + transcribe amplified garments to runway program with stylist
Support Collection to Production
Aid Merchandising Team and Senior Vice President of Design during department introduction to new season
Follow garment to production with Production Managers – ensuring correct development + color allocation applied to each body
Field Merchandising Requests
Over 10 years of Industry experience including retail, wholesale, pattern drafting + draping, print design
excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team's entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.