Lucy Paris is hiring: Fashion Designer - Young Contemporary Brand in California

Fashion Designer - Young Contemporary Brand

Location: Southern California, United States

Position type: Freelance/Contract

Category: Apparel

Job Function: Design - Fashion / Product

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 Per Hour

Level: Mid to Senior Level (Management)

Job Description

Lucy Paris is an established Contemporary brand currently searching for a talented and experienced Senior Designer for Women’s fashion wear to join our growing team. You will work in a fast-paced environment alongside passionate and energetic creative individuals, contributing to our vision of being the fashionable brand.

Who you will work with: You will report to the Design Director and partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Technical Design teams.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Design Director to implement design strategy.
• Research and inspire through shopping the competitive marketplace and identifying product opportunities including trends, silhouettes, moods, color theory, and fabric development.
• Understand design and fit intent, material, and construction; present ideas articulately to cross-functional partners and design leadership.
• Support collections that execute against aligned line plans and assortment strategies while delivering responsible cost targets.
• Own a high style count/high level of style complexity from concept through creation; manage collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver innovative, brand-appropriate, and impeccably fitting designs.
• Initiate and manage off-calendar concept development in line with seasonal strategy.
• Partner with Product Developer and Vendors on raw material & trim sourcing.
• Create, maintain, and update tech packs, sketches, and design decks, including fit comments and design changes.
• Guide and mentor junior team members through execution of seasonal concept and design direction.
• Develop, train, and manage seasonal interns.
• Identify and create solutions for problems facing product design, including ways of working, deadlines, and supply chain issues.
• Stay focused on the Lucy Paris consumer by actively reading consumer reviews online, visiting stores, and participating in trade show events.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and proactively communicate changes and updates.
• Adhere to Global Calendar deadlines and expectations through each milestone point.
• Contribute positively to team dynamics and manage up where necessary.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of identifying trends and delivering results.
• Solid understanding of the marketplace and competitive set.
• Exceptional knowledge of garment construction, fit, and finishing.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Ability to multi-task, think, and work creatively with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships among team members, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for the brand.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, or Full Time

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

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