Job Description

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH Partners with a significant womens , contemporary lifestyle brand to seek a Fashion Forward, trend centric Designer .

Position Overview:

We're on the hunt for an experienced Fashion Designer with a killer sense of style to join our Product Team at Chicago Headquarters ! If you live and breathe fashion and are ready to dive deep into your creativity, we want to hear from you. You'll be responsible for out-of-the-box thinking to bring fresh, on-trend designs to life across multiple categories. You’ll be working closely with our Creative Director/Partner, who leads all our product teams, and will flex between apparel categories depending on the needs of the business.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee concept development by analyzing sales data and researching trends.
• Collaborate with the Buying team to ensure a unique and cohesive product mix.
• Research and analyze industry trends, materials, colors, and market competition to anticipate client needs.
• Participate in all stages of the design process from development to production, including sketching and fittings.
• Create technical flats, design sheets, and mood boards for each seasonal collection, aligning with brand vision.
• Lead fittings, provide constructive feedback, and adjust sketches as necessary.
• Track and organize development samples for timely delivery and ensure clear communication with internal teams and vendors.
• Work with the Creative Director/Partner and cross-functional teams to create products that support the brand's financial and merchandising strategies.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business through best sellers and recolor/recut options.

Qualifications:

• 2-6 years of work experience in Design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Apparel Design or related field
• Exceptional work ethic and motivation to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast - paced, dynamic environment

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