Apparel Designer/ Sr Designer(Women's Missy Contemporary/Sportswear Category) Jo

Apparel Designer/ Sr Designer

Client Overview:

Our client is an established Apparel Manufacturer looking to bring on a Sportswear Designer to join their team. If you have background working within Missy or Contemporary categories would love to review your portfolio for this amazing opportunity.

Apparel Designer Overview:

As the Apparel Designer, you will be responsible for researching inspiration, developing new apparel design concepts, sketching ideas, creating technical packages, and overseeing samples.

Apparel Designer Responsibilities:

• Oversee research and inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, review emerging trends and shapes, and research local markets

• Develop flats and sketches for all designs as part of a cohesive seasonal collection aligned with the brand’s overall aesthetic and vision

• Prepare all necessary components for design presentations, such as sketch boards, proto reviews, and production meeting preparation

• Collaborate with other Apparel Designers and various cross-functional teams and maintain strong business relationships with external partners

• Lead sample review sessions, provide recommendations, note feedback, and update sketches as necessary

Apparel Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 5+ years’ experience as an Apparel Designer

• . Skilled in dresses, knit and woven tops and bottoms. Great eye for color, fabric and trims

• Experienced working with overseas vendors in China

• Able to modify recolor prints, change colorways work with repeat pattern

• Technical knowledge of fabrics, silhouettes, prints, colors, and trims

• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Temp to Hire

Rate: $40-55/hr DOE

Onsite: Walnut, CA