Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Designer for our client, a fast growing childrenswear brand. You’ll play a crucial role in their business by being responsible for end-to-end design tasks including market and trend research, initial mood boards & mock ups, creating patterns and artwork, providing design feedback on samples, and ideating / coordinating photoshoots. You’ll work closely with their CEO, who is also the brand’s design director. If you love to be involved with all design aspects of a high-growth fashion company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Design:

• Design seasonal collections that are aligned with brand direction and market trends
• Lead research and trend analysis by monitoring the competitive landscape
• Prepare design mood boards with inspiration for new prints, colors, icons, and slogans
• Coordinate with production team and suppliers to source new fabrics and trims
• Work closely with merchandising to ensure design alignment with assortment plans
• Create product mock ups in Canva (or like tools)
• Provide production team with design feedback on samples to achieve the desired look while adhering to production timelines
• Support in the creation of tech packs and design specifications
• Consider feasibility of new designs with current capabilities while also partnering with production to expand capabilities

Photoshoot Planning & Coordination:

• Review product & collection launch timelines to set photoshoot dates well in advance
• Once production begins, begin planning photoshoot leveraging mood boards established during the design process
• Choose and coordinate with one of the brand's photographers based upon needs of that particular photoshoot
• Create & provide list of products, outfits, set props, and styling guidelines to photographers to ensure each shot is efficient and serves a commercial purpose
• Coordinate sending any set props or styling accessories to photographers in advance of the photoshoots
• Review and provide feedback on edited photographs once shared back to us
• Maintain a shared folder with all content from photoshoots to be used for various purposes within the brand and its customers (e.g., SMS & email marketing, social, lifestyle images across sales channels, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field / equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in apparel design, preferably in children’s apparel
• Proficient on Creative Design Tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva (or similar design tools)
• Strong attention to design details with an ability to accurately select colors from swatch books and simply/effectively communicate design concepts
• Balances creative process with an ability to manage timelines and detailed logistics
• Works independently and is a self-starter while also collaborating cross functionally
• Enjoys a fast paced environment, working with a small team, and excited to be an integral part of a growing company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid in Oceanside, NY 11572, 1-2 days per week

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