Senior Womenswear Designer (Freelance)

Li & Fung

  • New York City, NY
  • $50.00-60.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?Here is what you need to know about the job:​Are you seeking an exhilarating career move? Look no further than our Freelance Senior Designer opportunity within the dynamic Women's Private Label Apparel team at Li & Fung. We're actively seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer to lead our creative vision, driving the seasonal design development process from concept to delivery. If you bring a wealth of senior design experience in the apparel industry and are eager to influence the future of our Womenswear Private Label by crafting original, trend-appropriate designs that drive sales, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey."ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy & Innovation
  • Research and identify trend directions; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation decks for meetings
  • Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
  • Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
  • Develop concepts for special design projects to expand categories into new areas or customers.
  • Categories, Bottoms, knit and woven tops, bottoms and dresses for Missy and Plus sizes
Operations & Results
  • Guide and mentor direct reports
  • Work with tech team to ensure proper fit and end use
  • Work with Cad Designers to develop original prints, textile and embroidery designs
  • Design according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
  • Create Illustrator sketches; review line sheets; develop tech packs
  • Build 3-D bodies
  • Source, select and review raw materials and trims ensure they are within price points
  • Review styles with costing engineer to design into price points needed.
  • Approve aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabric and trims
Customers & Relationships
  • Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
  • Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
  • Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
  • Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
  • Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
  • Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
  • 8 + years experience in apparel design
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
  • Experience in 3-D Browzwear or other programs is a must
Compensation/Benefits:
  • The approximate hourly rate range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00. The offered rate for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
#lifungIf this sounds like you, Apply Now!As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

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