Designer, Mens Underwear - Tommy Hilfiger

PVH•New York, NY

About The Position

The Designer position is a key role in the design and development of product from building initial concept to completion of development. This includes having the understanding of numerous design aesthetics and contributing viable designs to the necessary brands.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4 to 5 years related experience required.
Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, materials, and manufacturing
Independent decision maker and critical thinker, with ultimate decisions made by the Design Lead and or the VP of Design.
Daily decisions related to color, fabric, trim and sample check in will be reviewed and or made by the associate and elevated as necessary
Highly creative in design to provide the appropriate amount of newness to drive sales.
Ability to handle multiple seasons & multiple Brands at one time within established deadlines
Must have a good color sense and the ability to put together core and seasonal color palettes for development
Detail oriented with good observation traits is necessary
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Takes direction from Senior Design leads and expands on direction/inspiration. It is important that the Designer have a voice and vision of their own
Takes trend and market research and works innovative designs into brand appropriate styles
Create repeat patterns, textile designs, and graphic motifs that align with the brand’s creative direction and seasonal collections
Prepare artwork and pattern files for production, ensuring designs are technically accurate and production-ready
Analyzes past best sellers and worst sellers for future development
Reviews SKU plans to formulate needed design work for upcoming season
Develop digital sketches and translate creative concepts into cohesive, commercially relevant collections
Reviews pattern work with the Raw Materials team
Develops new trims, waistbands and buttons
Utilizes Illustrator/Photoshop to create artwork for trim development
Create and maintain accurate, production-ready Tech Packs in Centric PLM, ensuring all BOM details are clearly documented
Reviews all strike offs needed for NYO approval
Coordinates and prepares new development hand off with the Tech and Design team
Participates in seasonal trend presentation using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and PowerPoint
Collaborate effectively cross-functionally with teams across the organization to ensure alignment and bring designs from concept through execution
Proactively contribute creative ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions to elevate the brand and design process
Other related job functions are at the discretion of the manager as needed
Attend all fittings
Coordinating of correct info to PD for line list set up as necessary
Travels to shop the market when applicable, as well as present product to key retailers
Make & present compelling product presentations to Sales and Cross Functional Teams as necessary