Head Designer - Sleepwear

Our client, an apparel & sleepwear manufacturer, is looking for a Head Designer to join their team in New York!

**WFH Flexibility on Friday s

Responsibilities

• Direct the creative vision and development of collections that stay true to brand identity while meeting customer and business goals
• Lead and develop the design team by providing creativity, direction and development.
• Collaborate with the Design Director and Merchandising team to create new concepts, direction, color palettes, fabrications, and trends
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes to drive new innovation
• Oversee fittings and give direction to ensure alignment with the aesthetic
• Evaluate selling performance and customer feedback to drive new product development
• Confirm design packages, artwork, and technical information are completed properly and on schedule
• Assess strike-offs, lap dips, prototypes, and samples to confirm design and quality are met

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant design experience
• Experience designing for off-price, department store and/or club retailers
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Detail-oriented
• Willing to travel internationally
• Experience managing multiple brands at once

If this sounds like a fit, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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