Designer – Madewell, New York, New York

Designer – Madewell Woven Tops and Shirts

Responsibilities

•   Design and develop 4 seasonal woven top and shirt collections.

•   Manage creative and technical development of product within merchandise assortment strategy.

•   Research seasonal trends, fabrics, yarndyes, color, and embroidery.

•   Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, Fabric, and Technical Design teams to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity.

•   Conduct fittings.

•   Create design cards for all development samples, including sketches, construction details, and layouts.

•   Manage approval of all wash, fabric quality, trim, thread, and lab dip submits.

•   Domestic and overseas travel for design research and product development.

Qualifications

•    4-6 years minimum Design experience

•    High taste level, understanding of brand aesthetic, and creative ability

•   Ability to manage and develop an assistant designer

•   Experienced technical knowledge of woven fabrics and details

•   Knowledge of seasonal silhouette, fabric, and color trends

•   Strong illustration and presentation skills

•   Proven ability to research and apply market and fashion trends

•   Demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently

•   Detail oriented and strong follow through

•   Strong organizational, communication, and written skills

•   Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Flex PLM, Microsoft Word, and Excel

•    BA Fashion Design