Fung Group
Senior Designer - WomenswearPosted
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Job Description
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Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?
Here is what you need to know about the job:
Are you seeking an exhilarating career move? Look no further than our Senior Designer opportunity within the dynamic Women's Private Label Apparel team at Li & Fung. We're actively seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead our creative vision, driving the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery. If you bring a wealth of senior design experience in the apparel industry and are eager to influence the future of our Womenswear Private Label by crafting original, trend-appropriate designs that drive sales, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey."
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Innovation
* Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for meetings
* Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
* Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
* Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
* Categories, Bottoms, knit and woven tops, bottoms and dresses for Missy and Plus sizes
Operations & Results
* Guide and mentor direct reports
* Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
* Work with Cad Designers to develop original prints, textile and embroidery designs
* Design according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
* Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
* Build 3-D bodies
* Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points
* Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.
* Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims
Customers & Relationships
* Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
* Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
* Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
* Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
* Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
* 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
* 8 + years experience in apparel design
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
* Experience with 3D software: Browzwear, CLO3D, ability to make pattern corrections and building bodies.
Compensation/Benefits:
* The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
* Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays
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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
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