High Life LLC is hiring: Designer- Women's Activewear in New York

We are looking for a talented Designer to manage a Women’s activewear line for one of the leading brands in our growing portfolio! Our ideal candidate should be a team player with strong knowledge of the Activewear market, possesses excellent attention to detail and can be flexible in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously research concept, color, mood, & styling through magazine, forecasting, and trend services. Shop stores, develop and adjust ideas to fit specific brand/market in accordance with the design calendar.
• In partnership with the Design Manager, set the overall tone of the product line by interpreting trends obtained through market shopping and trend forecasting services as it relates to market demand and brand image.
• Design silhouettes based on the overall design direction and Merchandising plan and ensure product has a purpose within the collection.
• Select color palettes, fabrics & trim to review with Design Manager for approval.
• Sketch and Color up Styles on Adobe Illustrator to create CADs based on final color palettes
• Develop tech packs for costing/sampling and production using PLM
• Communicate the brand vision and creative direction to design assistant to ensure consistency and clear path to design goal
• Ensure clear communication on project status and deadlines with Merchandising, Sales, Design, Technical, and Production teams
• Ensure that the design inspiration is set on a timely basis to present to Licensing/retail partners and incorporate feedback onto the development of the line
• Present design proposals/initial designs to in-house design, merchandising and sales teams
• Review/hand-off designs & fabrics with production for preliminary costing
• Partner with the graphics team to ensure that all graphics incorporate the seasonal direction, and are cohesive to the spirit of the specific brand
• Develop SKU plans in conjunction with Merchandising and Sales
• Ensure that sampling of collections at all stages of development are in line with merchandising plan
• Work directly with, as well as communicate through e-mail with overseas offices and in-house production staff
• Ensure that trim development is done in a timely manner, so that it is presented and approved in time for sample development
• Work with Merchandising/Sales to get feedback on collection from sales/stores ensuring business needs are met without sacrificing the fashion direction
• Set up initial and final master line sheets prior to starting production
• In partnership with the Design Manager evaluate and resolve development and production issues that affect the aesthetics of the product
• Attend fittings and review product to execute the vision of the collections

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years of apparel design experience
• Specialized knowledge in Men’s Activewear product
• Strong proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, & Microsoft Office
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong ability to multitask
• A great team player with flexibility and a “can” do attitude

Annual salary range starting at $75,000

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.