Direct-Hire- Missy Wovens Sr Designer (Private Label)

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Apparel Designer to focus on Missy Wovens (Private Label- Macy’s Experience) for a major department store customer. This role is ideal for someone with strong current or recent Macy’s experience, a deep understanding of the Missy customer, and the ability to take product from concept through final execution. This is a collaborative position working closely with merchandising, product development, and production to create commercially successful collections.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design trend-right Missy Wovens (Private Label) collections from concept through final execution
• Create sketches, CADs, color stories, and seasonal design presentations
• Research market trends, competition, and new opportunities
• Partner closely with merchandising and product development on line planning and product strategy
• Develop fabrics, trims, color palettes, and silhouette direction
• Attend fittings and collaborate on garment construction, fit, and execution
• Ensure product aligns with customer needs, brand positioning, and business goals
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work cross-functionally throughout the design and development process
  
  

What They’re Looking For

• Strong current or recent Macy’s experience required
• Experience designing within Missy Wovens
• Proven ability to create commercially successful product for department store customers
• Strong sketching, CAD, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, fit, and product development
• Ability to identify trends and translate them into customer-right product
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines