Sr. Designer, Apparel

Adecco Creative is partnering with an iconic NYC fashion house to recruit for a Sr. Designer, Apparel role. This position will be ongoing contract and PART-TIME hours. Candidates should have strong RTW experience within a luxury environment.

• Be the key interface with the licensee design teams to carryout seasonal design and brand direction – will be working on sleepwear, swimwear, and outerwear
• Uphold design integrity and brand standards throughout the entire development process
• Research seasonal trends and keep up to date on market competition
• Support Design Director in creating seasonal trend inspiration presentations
• Responsible for department project management (calendar creation, timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
• Manage preparation for design meetings; conduct follow-up independently
• Collaborate closely with the Art Department; provide Art Department with seasonal artwork needs and oversee to final pass-off to the licensees or factory
• Partner with licensees and merchandising teams throughout the design cycle
• Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house design teams (Handbags, RTW, Jewelry, Shoes, Home) to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction (designs, swatches, hardware) with licensees.
• Manage communication of internal design priorities and changes throughout season (at sketch review, proto review and market sample review) to direct team and the licensees.
• Initiate project requests and oversee to final approval (with art department, hardware, editorial, legal teams)
• Maintain seasonal boards and design libraries, by category.

• Experience in RTW design, Color, Print and Graphic design preferred
• Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
• Diverse set of experience across design categories, as well as strong construction knowledge
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management
• Highly proficient skill within Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop