Apparel Designer

Potpourri Group Inc. (PGI) was founded in 1963 with a single consumer catalog. Over the years, we have expanded through both internal innovation and strategic acquisitions, evolving into one of America’s most successful multi-brand direct-to-consumer merchants. Today, we proudly serve millions of customers annually.

At PGI, we seek individuals with unique talents, skills, and, most importantly, passion. Our team members are enthusiastic professionals who love what they do, arriving each day ready to dive in and contribute. They take initiative, take pride in their work, and are trusted to work independently while embracing teamwork. Collaboration is at our core - employees readily share ideas, offer support, and contribute to a positive, dynamic workplace.

PGI fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking. Great ideas come to life not only in formal meetings but also through brainstorming sessions, casual conversations, and spontaneous discussions. While the workload is demanding, deadlines are tight, and critical projects are always in motion, our team pulls together to make things happen - because we care. At PGI, colleagues become more than co-workers; they become part of a community. For us, this is more than just a job - it’s a passion, a purpose, and a career.

Overview:

We’re looking for a passionate Apparel Designer who will be responsible for collaborating with the Merchandising, Product Management, Design and Technical Design teams to create styles for 6 deliveries annually. This process involves attending development meetings, (and one on one follow-up meetings with the buyers, as needed), creating tech packs in PLM and eventually releasing those tech packs to overseas vendors, communicating with vendors and team members regularly during the development process, daily commenting on various submits such as lab dips, strike-offs, etc., attending fit meetings and commenting on fit and Photo samples.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Attending initial development meetings when the Merchant team presents the styles to be developed for a season. The Designer is encouraged to offer input as silhouette, fabric selection and colors are discussed.
• Continued collaboration with the buyer as the development process continues
• Creation of tech packs using PLM: includes sketching the garment using Adobe Illustrator, adding embroidery, fabric, and trim details that apply, discussing measurement requirements with the Technical Designer, and once measurements have been added, releasing the tech packs to the overseas vendors
• Daily interaction and problem solving with all teams in Product Development and Merchandising as well as overseas vendors
• Daily review of submits received from overseas vendors. This often involves scheduling meetings with the buyer to review fabric qualities, vendor CAD designs, lab dips, strike-offs, hand looms and trims. All comments, changes, approvals are conveyed to vendors and “next steps” are outlined
• If required, ability to offer print, pattern or embroidery direction to the buyer by researching Shutterstock print service options or other sources
• Awareness of Time and Action calendar and milestone dates is critical throughout the development process.
• Review 1st fit samples and attend initial fit meetings to discuss all needed adjustments or changes, and enter this info into PLM.
• Review Photo samples and enter comments into PLM.

Qualification Requirements:

• 4 years of relevant apparel industry work experience.
• Good design aesthetic, including awareness of proportions, color balance, etc.
• Knowledge of garment construction, stitching techniques, knitwear terms, etc.
• Knowledge of fabrications and yarn qualities.
• Knowledge of embroidery and embellishment techniques.
• Ability to create accurate technical sketches of woven, knit and sweater garments using Adobe Illustrator.
• Focus on learning/using WFX PLM system to create tech packs, sample requests, approvals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field is preferred.

Benefits/Perks!

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts, Working Advantage Program, Employee Assistance Program and Good RX

Please contact Susan Horrigan, Senior HR Corporate Recruiter at (978) 256-4100 x3793, or you may apply directly through our corporate website: PotpourriGroup.com

Potpourri Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fashion design: 4 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000