Designer

Artisan AI • New York, NY

64d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The position involves collaborating with the design team and Creative Director to develop innovative design concepts through various techniques such as research, draping, and textile manipulation. The focus will be on soft wovens, dresses, and evening wear, including solid silks, draped jersey, engineered prints, and resort wear. The designer will sketch and design collections under the guidance of the design director, ensuring that all phases of design are completed on time to meet calendar deadlines. Additionally, the role requires working closely with the print designer to create compelling printed styles and engineered placements, as well as launching detailed tech packs that clearly communicate garment construction specifics. Daily follow-ups with overseas factories regarding tech packs and style updates are essential, along with attending fittings to ensure the design's intention is accurately realized. The designer must ensure that all designs are market-ready and that necessary information is communicated to merchandising, sales, and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design
• 4+ years experience working on design team (advanced contemporary/luxury experience is a plus)
• Competent in all stages of the design process
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Procreate, and Excel
• Proficient sewing, draping and sketching skills
• Strong time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of construction and luxury finishings

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team and Creative Director to develop design concepts through research, draping, textile manipulation, and other exploratory techniques
• Focus on soft wovens, dresses and evening wear, including solid silks, draped jersey, engineered prints, and resort wear
• Sketch/design collection under the direction of the design director to complete design phase in a timely manner to ensure all calendar deadlines are met
• Work with print designer to create compelling printed styles and engineered placements
• Create and launch detailed tech packs, ensuring that all design elements and specifics of garment construction are clearly communicated and resolved in pass off
• Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding new developments, tech packs and style updates
• Attend fittings and collaborate with factories to ensure the design's intention is accurately realized and fit comments are clearly communicated
• Ensure all designs are market-ready and all necessary information is communicated to merchandising, sales and production

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees