Sr Designer Hosiery/Socks Character Licensed Product

We are hiring a Sr Designer Hosiery/Socks Character Licensed Product to join a top fashion company in NYC. This role is hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 remote in their NYC midtown location. What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

• Salary approximately $120-130K based on experience plus bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Shop and perform research to isolate key, relevant trends for each category or brand, where appropriate; review and provide perspective on competitive analysis; oversee product development and concept boards, mock-ups, color-ups and inspirational photos for presentations
• Oversee development of initial seasonal design concepts in context of larger assortment and cost structure; collaborate with sales to devise style plans and design according to trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar; coordinate among design teams to ensure brand cohesiveness, where appropriate, across categories
• Design and develop collections that will be presented to key retail partners
• Lead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues
• Supervise creation of Illustrator sketches; approve specification sheets and line sheets; review product development logs, line sheets and boards for consistency; approve raw materials and trims
• Approve lab dips and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; approve prints and graphics where appropriate
• Work with our robust Design Ops team to ensure the workflow is running smoothly
• Direct interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts, including suppliers and vendors; partner with production and tech; manage interoffice communication and relationships with vendors and internal customers
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
• Attract, develop and retain talent
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team

Required Qualifications:

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch in illustrator
• Extensive knowledge of licensed accessories with a focus on knit execution... we are the hosiery division the knowledge of silhouettes, color ways, fabrication and trim; familiarity with circular knitting along with novelty trim application
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or Graphic Design
• 8 - 10 years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Mac computers
• Sock experience is preferred

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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