Sr. Graphic/CAD Designer - Kids Apparel
Senior Graphic / CAD Designer needed for the San Francisco office! This person works independently in managing the design process from conception to final prototype for assigned product lines.
You will act as a technical expert for the department and may provide guidance to lower level designers.
This job represents the highest level individual contributor position in the Designer job family.
Essential Functions:
- Fully responsible for entire product design process to include market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and fit.
- Responsible for researching global markets in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc.
- Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines (i.
e.
, sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action).
- Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc.
- Provides insight regarding style and fit of product during presentation.
- Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.
- Conducts fit sessions; responsible for final approval for sample fit.
- Recommends revisions/color ways on stripes, plaids and prints.
- Responsible for silhouette, color, print and pattern, fabric and trim selection.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM
Essential Functions:
- Expert design and conceptual skills - Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts; ability to conceptually visualize and build a line - Excellent sense of style and color - Excellent organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, sewing techniques, graphics and trim - Strong leadership skills - College degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred - Eight to ten years design experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will act as a technical expert for the department and may provide guidance to lower level designers.
This job represents the highest level individual contributor position in the Designer job family.
Essential Functions:
- Fully responsible for entire product design process to include market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and fit.
- Responsible for researching global markets in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc.
- Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines (i.
e.
, sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action).
- Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc.
- Provides insight regarding style and fit of product during presentation.
- Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.
- Conducts fit sessions; responsible for final approval for sample fit.
- Recommends revisions/color ways on stripes, plaids and prints.
- Responsible for silhouette, color, print and pattern, fabric and trim selection.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM
Essential Functions:
- Expert design and conceptual skills - Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts; ability to conceptually visualize and build a line - Excellent sense of style and color - Excellent organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, sewing techniques, graphics and trim - Strong leadership skills - College degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred - Eight to ten years design experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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