SR. DESIGNER / DIRECTOR, INTIMATES - Leading Apparel Co. (Secaucus, NJ)

Position Summary

The Senior Designer, Intimates will be responsible for overseeing the product conception and creative design for our brands within the Intimates Division. This includes innovative, on‑time, and on‑budget designs with a focus on maintaining a strong brand image. The person will develop a creative vision for new product lines along with the manager, and product modifications that represent the brands. The person will also need to work cross‑functionally in a collaborative fashion with key stakeholders including production, product management, packaging, sales, and other relevant teams within the supply chain to effectively move products from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities

Develop the product design strategy; design and development execution for the branded intimates division and private label
Clearly communicate product vision to design and development teams
Evaluate internal and external resources to evaluate the best and most cost‑effective approach to design creation and product development
Prepare fashion trend boards and color stories as required
Develop branded and private label line plans to capture business‑building opportunities
Manage the product costing process through the timely submission of prototype packages to factories and vendors
Actively participate in regular meetings with Sales and customers to present product trends, strategies, and seasonal lines to build our mutual businesses
Apply sound professional and fiscal management in the oversight of the department, including budget line items, especially in the areas of outsourced design resources, sample materials, freight costs, T&E, and sampling
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in Intimate apparel; focusing on bras
Experience with Gerber PLM or similar programs
Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
Self‑motivated with strong teamwork skills
Schedule

5 days a week onsite (Flexible hrs)
Compensation

~150K -175K (depending on exp) + Bonus & Benefits

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