<p>General Summary: This position is responsible for developing a better made dress line representative of the brand. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with VP of Design and Associate Design Director to bring the collection from concept to reality, including but not limited to, conceptual presentations, sketch review, design research, fabric & trim development, spec and fit processes. </li><li>Contribute to seasonal concept research as well as competitive market research. Needs to be on the pulse for identifying trends and key items for a quick turnaround. </li><li>Sketch into design concepts synthesizing design direction, price parameters, and feedback from Design Director and Sales. </li><li>Drive and oversee your own groups independently, ensuring details are communicated clearly and effectively to cross-functional partners and all deadlines are met. </li><li>Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional team members in Design, Production, Tech Design, and Print. Communication is key! </li><li>Work independently with technical design team to ensure proper fit and proportions are met and follow-up with oversea factories on trim approvals. </li><li>Clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through sketches, garment drapes, and reference material, with feedback and updates as needed. </li><li>Participate in all development and production fittings. Confident in leading fittings when needed. </li><li>Follow-through and problem-solving of development issues by style. </li><li>Maintain and communicate up-to-date development details, including sketches, style and pattern information, fabric information, colorways, and development notes. Pro-actively coordinate with team members from Design, Product Development, and Fabric departments to make sure all information is current and correct through development, SMS, and production handover stages. </li><li>Excellent follow-up on development styles and any special projects requested. </li><li>Manage calendar and time in order to meet all milestone deadlines. </li></ul> <p>Specific Job Skills and Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>The position requires an excellent taste level, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and the flexibility to work autonomously and in collaboration with members of the design, tech design, production team, fabric and product development teams. </li><li>The ideal candidate is highly creative and hardworking, knowledgeable of fabrics, trims, garment sewing, and construction. </li><li>Candidates should be able to conduct their own fittings independently and be fluent in construction when discussing with pattern makers. </li><li>Must possess a brand appropriate design aesthetic </li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as organizational skills and time management. </li><li>Proficiency in fashion illustration on Illustrator, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office products is required. PML knowledge is a plus </li><li>Knowledge in Denim is a plus </li><li>Minimum 3-year design school and 7+ years working experience in fashion industry focusing on dresses required. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $100k - $115k. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits</p>