Our client is looking for an Apparel Designer/Developer to work on a 3 month contract. It's a hybrid schedule. Ideal candidate will be able to execute the design and development process of apparel from design conception through to production.
Responsibilities
- Creates and ensures seasonal artwork replicates historical intent and adheres to standards through licensing submission process.
- Facilitates the transition of apparel styles from design conception through sampling stage and into production.
- Creates and maintains all related garment and trims/label artwork files and technical spec packages ensuring that all information is accurate and sent to allocated vendors per timeline.
- Creates sales boards and digital images where needed.
- Reviews and fits samples to guarantee that production of styles is of fit, quality and costing standards.
- Collaborates to review and obtain approval for fabric/trim qualities, all logo embellishments, and lab dips where needed.
- Plans and tracks all stages of the development process to ensure timely completion of all duties in accordance to the product development timeline.
- Communicates closely with domestic and overseas vendors on development concerns and sample tracking.
- Monitors fabric and garment testing.
- Requests initial costing info for all new seasonal developments.
Qualifications
- 3+ years design/development experience in the sport apparel or fashion industry required
- Must possess demonstrated proficiency of MAC and all applicable programs including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs
- Extremely detail oriented and very thorough
- Experience with sewing, construction, patternmaking, color, fabric and trim development
- Must have a keen eye for color and design consistencies
- Ability to work as part of a larger, fast-paced team
- Requires minimal direction and can work independently
- Self-motivated and multi-task oriented