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Designer - Off Price

New York, NY 10018

Posted: 02/02/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Product Design & Merchandising Job Number: TF84047022

Job Description

About the job

Our client is actively seeking a skilled Off-Price Designer to lead the creative and strategic execution of seasonal product designs for our off-price segment. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing the development and execution of products while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness. If you have a keen eye for design, a knack for off-price market trends, and the ability to balance creativity with financial considerations, we want you on our team.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Generate creative ideas for off-price products, aligning with market trends and consumer needs.
  • Coordinate and unify the creative execution of off-price products within the merchandise assortment strategy.
  • Research off-price market trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling.
  • Negotiate cost-effective solutions with mills and factories to meet off-price budget constraints.
  • Follow through the approval process from BOM handoff to pre-production and TOPs with a cost-conscious approach.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve issues with a focus on off-price product approvals.
  • Responsible for fabric development and creation management according to off-price deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to achieve off-price product execution.
  • Develop cost-effective solutions for yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers.
  • Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits with a keen eye on cost implications.
  • Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and prototypes, with a focus on cost considerations.
  • Coordinate sample invoices and work closely with the finance department to ensure cost-effective factory sample payment.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Product Design, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of design experience with a high taste level and creative ability, specifically in the off-price segment.
  • Working knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and pattern/fit, considering off-price constraints.
  • Knowledge of fabric/yarn construction and ability to conduct cost-effective color/print research.
  • Strong illustration/presentation skills.
  • Understanding of the brand with a focus on implementing cost-effective strategies into design.
  • Proven ability to research and apply off-price market/fashion trend information.
Salary:
  • $100,000 - $120,000

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

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