Designer - Soft Woven Tops, Woman's Wholesale Apparel

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers.

So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We currently have a great opportunity for a Designer ( Soft Woven). The Designer will take ownership of assigned categories from concept through development, partnering closely with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to execute brand-right product aligned with seasonal direction and business needs. This role requires strong design skills, independent ownership, and the ability to manage multiple categories and timelines simultaneously.

• Design and develop seasonal product within assigned categories
• Research trends, concepts, color, fabric, and silhouette direction
• Create CADs, sketches, presentation boards, and tech packs
• Partner with merchandising and product development on assortment strategy
• Manage development communication with overseas vendors and factories
• Participate in fittings and communicate fit/design comments
• Track development calendars and milestone deadlines
• Maintain PLM data including BOMs, specs, and tech packs
• Present concepts and seasonal direction to leadership teams
• Support market appointments, showroom setup, and seasonal reviews
• Partner cross-functionally with production, technical design, merchandising, and sales

• 5–8 years of design experience
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrication, and wash/detail development
• Experience managing development independently
• Strong vendor and factory communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

Salary Range: $85K - $95K
* Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.