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Designer, Women's Outerwear
Profile:
G-III is seeking a highly skilled and detail Designer, Women's Outerwear with strong technical and creative capabilities to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing seasonal collections, from initial concept through to final production, with a keen eye for trend research and a strong command of Illustrator for flats and tech packs.
Reporting to: Director of Design
Responsibilities:
Create detailed flat sketches and comprehensive tech packs using Adobe Illustrator for all product classifications.Maintain daily communication with overseas offices and internal cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product development.Manage multiple seasonal collections simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and with accuracy.Organize and maintain digital and physical files for specs, development packages, and approvals.Develop and source fabric qualities for each season in partnership with overseas vendors.Conduct trend research and gather design inspiration from magazines, vintage archives, retail markets, and online resources.Stay up to date on market trends and translate findings into relevant design and styling concepts.Collaborate closely with merchandising and production teams to ensure alignment on pricing, SKU counts, and product mix.Track and manage the development calendar, setting and meeting key deadlines for each stage of the design process.Conduct fittings and partner with the technical design team to ensure proper fit and execution of styles.Support seasonal concept development and contribute to the execution of the overall design direction.Provide clear direction and feedback to graphic designers and design assistants throughout the development process.Create and maintain design boards, CADs, and line sheets to support seasonal presentations and assortments.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in Women’s Outerwear Design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across silhouettes and materialsProficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Exceptional sketching skills with the ability to translate concepts into clear, technical illustrationsSolid understanding of the specification and tech pack process from design through productionStrong commercial awareness with a good understanding of price points, margin goals, and the financial impact of design decisionsExperience designing across various market levels, including high street, bridge, and high-end/luxuryExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadershipA keen eye for emerging trends, styling details, and consumer behavior, with the ability to apply insights to relevant product design
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.comG-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.
The salary range for this position is $70-80kPlease note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
Profile:
G-III is seeking a highly skilled and detail Designer, Women's Outerwear with strong technical and creative capabilities to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing seasonal collections, from initial concept through to final production, with a keen eye for trend research and a strong command of Illustrator for flats and tech packs.
Reporting to: Director of Design
Responsibilities:
Create detailed flat sketches and comprehensive tech packs using Adobe Illustrator for all product classifications.Maintain daily communication with overseas offices and internal cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product development.Manage multiple seasonal collections simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and with accuracy.Organize and maintain digital and physical files for specs, development packages, and approvals.Develop and source fabric qualities for each season in partnership with overseas vendors.Conduct trend research and gather design inspiration from magazines, vintage archives, retail markets, and online resources.Stay up to date on market trends and translate findings into relevant design and styling concepts.Collaborate closely with merchandising and production teams to ensure alignment on pricing, SKU counts, and product mix.Track and manage the development calendar, setting and meeting key deadlines for each stage of the design process.Conduct fittings and partner with the technical design team to ensure proper fit and execution of styles.Support seasonal concept development and contribute to the execution of the overall design direction.Provide clear direction and feedback to graphic designers and design assistants throughout the development process.Create and maintain design boards, CADs, and line sheets to support seasonal presentations and assortments.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in Women’s Outerwear Design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across silhouettes and materialsProficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Exceptional sketching skills with the ability to translate concepts into clear, technical illustrationsSolid understanding of the specification and tech pack process from design through productionStrong commercial awareness with a good understanding of price points, margin goals, and the financial impact of design decisionsExperience designing across various market levels, including high street, bridge, and high-end/luxuryExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadershipA keen eye for emerging trends, styling details, and consumer behavior, with the ability to apply insights to relevant product design
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.comG-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.
The salary range for this position is $70-80kPlease note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
