Director of Design, Contemporary Dresses

Director of Design, DressesDepartment: Design – DressesLocation (On-Site): New York City, Midtown – Fashion District

About G-III Apparel GroupG-III Apparel Group is a global leader in design, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution, representing a powerful portfolio of owned and licensed brands. With an entrepreneurial mindset and deep industry expertise, we bring trend-right product to market with speed and precision. Our teams are creative, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering best-in-class fashion across categories.

Position SummaryThe Designer, Dresses is responsible for designing seasonal collections aligned with brand aesthetic and customer needs, with a focus on Day, Career, and Day-to-Evening silhouettes. This role requires strong creative vision, fabric and print knowledge, and the ability to build cohesive assortments across multiple deliveries. The Designer partners cross-functionally to ensure designs meet merchandising, margin, and production objectives.

Responsibilities:Development: Research current trends and forecast evolution on said trends within our brand identityApply findings from research (including blog, magazine, store, street-style, vintage exploration) to a seasonally relevant, cohesive collection that is well balanced in fabrication and thoroughly merchandisedCommunicate seasonal concept/design intent to factories - request preliminary treatments + mock-upsSample Phase: Generate tech-packs with clear silhouette, garment construction, and trim information to overseas factoriesReceive prototype, fit and communicate adjustments to overseas factories via photographs, spec notes, and diagram sketchesEvaluate collection standing and sketch + refabricate to support seasonal objectives within line plan/SKU countExaggerate visual cues to reinforce concept + transcribe amplified garments to runway program with stylistSupport Collection to ProductionAid Merchandising Team and Senior Vice President of Design during department introduction to new seasonFollow garment to production with Production Managers – ensuring correct development + color allocation applied to each bodyField Merchandising Requests

Qualifications:Must have high end background with an extensive knowledge of DressesOver 10 years of Industry experience including retail, wholesale, pattern drafting + draping, print designCandidate Requirements: CV/Resume AND Work Samples (Portfolio URL) Required for Initial Consideration

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.

What We OfferCompetitive base salaryPerformance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with company matchPaid time off and paid holidaysEmployee discounts across G-III brandsA collaborative, creative work environment with opportunities for growth and development

Pay Range$120,000 - $190,000per yearPlease 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.