Freelance Childrens Designer
Solomon Page, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Designer for childrens apparel in a midtown NYC office. Role involves working with all size ranges and boys and girls — 50% in office and 50% remote. Contract length is 3–6 months full time with potential to extend, in NYC. The designer executes the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery, creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensures timely execution of each stage in the process.
Responsibilities
Manipulating CADs
Creating and recoloring prints/patterns
Sketching
Concept development
Competitive shopping and sample pulls
Strategy & Innovation
Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with Designers and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process
Required Qualifications
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Year's experience in apparel design with children's experience
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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Responsibilities
Manipulating CADs
Creating and recoloring prints/patterns
Sketching
Concept development
Competitive shopping and sample pulls
Strategy & Innovation
Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with Designers and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process
Required Qualifications
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Year's experience in apparel design with children's experience
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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