Sr. Designer, Dresses

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

4d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Designer oversees the design process for assigned products, from conception through final prototype, and is responsible for the full product design process, including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specification, and fit. The role creates and executes seasonal vision, develops silhouette, fit, and styling direction, and ensures products reflect market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy. The Senior Designer collaborates with merchandising and cross-functional partners, presents collections at review milestones, oversees specification sheets, and mentors direct reports. The position is based at Times Square Tower in New York, NY, and is regular, full-time employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years’ experience in Design.
• Creative and innovative sketching, design, and conceptualization skills.
• Outstanding sense of style and color.
• Thorough knowledge of fabrication, silhouettes, color ways, construction techniques, and trim.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, with the capacity to anticipate change based on events.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
• Good understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and the store environment.
• Ability to execute to timelines and provide timely solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dresses.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute seasonal vision.
• Research global, domestic, and competitive markets to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques.
• Concept and execute silhouette, fit, and styling direction.
• Partner with the Merchandising team to set the seasonal framework and align creative ideas with business goals.
• Ensure products are consistent with market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy.
• Pre-merchandise the line when designing the season’s collection.
• Maintain daily communication with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Technical Design teams.
• Present the collection at Line Building, Concept Review, and Line Review.
• Adhere to the cross-functional calendar and attend required meetings.
• Approve and oversee all specification sheets.
• Apply strong knowledge and understanding of the product and client, making decisions based on new information and changing trends.
• Mentor, coach, and counsel direct reports on performance expectations.
• Maintain effective collaborative relationships, take pride in the company and brand, embrace diversity, and demonstrate a hunger for knowledge and responsibility.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for individual development and career mobility across the family of brands.
• Volunteer opportunities, donation matching, and community support activities.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior