Sr Intimates Designer

Sr Intimates Designer

Our client is working on a Design role with a top intimates company based in NYC. This role is five days a week onsite - open to level - sr level works as well. Need someone with strong bra experience. Also someone who has pattern making experience is needed. As a Designer you are a pivotal member of the Team, a diverse group of creative thinkers focused on solutions.

Designers lead the industry, continuously striving to deliver the best fitting and highest quality bras, pants and shapewear. A Designer is responsible for designing compelling collections and expertly fitting styles that consider consumer insights, fabric, construction, and technology while growing the brands market share.

Salary based on experience but over $120K or more based on level.

• You are responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing complex styles that reflect the seasonal direction within target costs and meets superior fit and quality standards.
• You are both highly creative and technical, seeking out fresh ideas and innovative designs.
• You are an expert in bra construction and pattern making, also strong in daywear and shapewear. Responsible for intelligently designing products for a comprehensive size range including pad, molded cup, and wire development.
• As a designer, you are responsible for moving your design from concept to fit approval, including making critical decisions that have impact on aesthetics, fit, construction, and cost.
• You own the success or failure of your design and act as steward throughout the style's lifecycle to ensure fit intent is continuously met.
• Responsible for a smooth handoff of design package to grader including communicating fit intent and any unique fit/pattern characteristics to ensure fit integrity is maintained for the entire size range. Attend Pattern Check fittings to evaluate fit result with pattern grader.
• Review FOP garments with Technical Engineer to safeguard Wacoal fit, quality and aesthetic standards are upheld.
• You manage multiple priority projects and are responsible to meet calendar deadlines for all projects and developments by prioritizing said projects, anticipating needs/potential problems, and developing solutions to complete tasks within the scheduled timing.
• Accountable for on time delivery of all design tasks.
• Generate patterns with Lectra Modaris System and conduct live model fittings with minimal supervision, uphold fit intent of each style and integrity of the product line/brands.
• Manage assigned sample makers in delivering correctly sewn design fit garments with accurate measurements.
• Communicate and seek alignment with Design Director promptly on all details.
• Collaborate and communicate with key cross-functional partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Product Development, Pattern Grading and Technical Engineering.
• Initiate Tech Packs for contractors throughout all stages of design development and fit processes.
• Awareness of how product line is performing and partner with Design Director to action feedback for continual innovation.
• Stay on top of consumer fit preferences and collaborate with Design Director to evolve fit philosophy.
• You take initiative and participate in activities/projects to add more value to the company and drive business growth.
• You inspire and assist in developing junior design talent.
• Conduct annual performance evaluation of assigned sample makers.
• Foster collaborative and effective relationships internally and externally.

• 10 years minimum experience in intimate apparel industry required
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Technical Design, Product Development and Patterning
• Ability to respond quickly and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can manage change.
• Self-starter who brings passion, enthusiasm and focus to their day to day business.
• Aptitude for working independently and in conjunction with team.
• Strong communication, attention, timeline management and organizational skills.
• Hands on fit experience and strong knowledge of bra construction and technical fit including molded cup and pad development is a must.
• Understands and able to…