Manages overall creative direction for all classifications (jackets, skirts, pants, knits and sweaters) for specified brand/ brands
Works with trend services to maintain awareness of high level trends and curates brand/ brands concepts presentations
Manage information in PLM
Develop seasonal color palettes by maintaining awareness of market color direction and internal brand color selling history
Research market through trade shows and trend services identifying specific fabrics for the season, work with sourcing team to source each fabric to meet the specific pricing needs of each brand
Manage with technical designers to ensure tech packages are accurate and complete; review with Manager and provide specific feedback and collaborative direction when necessary
Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendars
Work collaboratively with internal sourcing teams, buyers and technical design to elevate calendar issues and provide resolution in order to maintain calendar dates
Approve fabric samples, lab dips and other development materials sent from factories
Maintain awareness of seasonal trends through market shopping, trend research and stay current with competition
Requires international travel to gain knowledge of multi-market product assortments

Bachelors in Fashion Design
6+ years of fashion design experience
Strong design and conceptual skills
Strong color sense / print sense
Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software

Apparel Designer

Key skills