Fashion Designer (NYC)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Fashion Designer on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is on-site in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Create original design concepts incorporating style, color, and fabric aligned with seasonal direction
• Interpret fashion trends and translate them into commercially viable designs
• Develop sketches and participate in seasonal design presentations
• Partner with sourcing and materials teams to develop appropriate fabrics and trims
• Provide basic fit guidance and body block input
• Attend and contribute to fit sessions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design intent is maintained through development

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience
• Relevant design experience required
• Women’s wear experience required
• Experience in Cut and Sew Knits required
• Sweater design experience preferred
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and fabric development
• Ability to translate trend research into cohesive seasonal concepts
• Strong sketching and presentation skills

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.