A RAPIDLY GROWING HI-END CONTEMPORARY CUT & SEW KNIT APPAREL BRAND IS LOOKING FOR A TALENTED CONTEMPORARY DESIGNER WITH 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WHO IS READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL IN THEIR CAREER.

• LAUNCHED IN SPRING 2010, THE BRAND IS AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY IN STORES LIKE NEIMANS, SAKS, AMERICAN RAG, AND BARNEY’S.
• COMPANY IS BASED IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WITH A GREAT ATMOSPHERE OF CREATIVE THINKERS WHO WORK VERY CLOSE TOGETHER AND TAKE ON TASKS NEEDED TO MAKE THE LINE A SUCCESS!

QUALIFICATIONS
• Designer w/ technical skills needed to partner with Senior Management & Creative Director to execute cut & sew knits styles from sketch through to production.
• Must be strong in Cut & sew Knits area for Tops, Bottoms, Coats and dresses with strength in technical knowledge and fit.
• Must have 5+ years of Fashion Design work experience in hi end women’s contemporary apparel.
• Must have a strong contacts with local fabric vendors, dye houses and other novelty outside services as well import vendors.

RESPONSIBLITEIS
• Fully Responsible for design process including designing, sketching, specing, fit, work with In house patternmakers, sewers and outside contractors. Must possess strong knowledge of Hi End Contemporary Construction and production knowledge.
• Oversee all sampling and development packages; including workflow, quality, adherence and accountability to design standards and deadlines.
• Oversee all team activities, including workflow, productivity and performance.
• Accountable for team’s performance.
• Oversee coordination of all sample materials, including fabric, trims and send outs.
• Oversee preparation for meetings, presentations, including sample racks, line sheets, presentation boards, and other necessary presentation materials.
• Responsible for the release of patterns, detail sheets, tech packs, creating and adhering to design calendar and deadlines.
• Resolve any production related issues for all adopted styles.
• Ensure execution and adherence to processes, deadlines and calendar
• Holds self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a high end Contemporary taste level with attention to detail.
• Have a great eye for fabric, details, silhouettes, prints, colors and trims.
• Able to take direction well and be flexible.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, garment dye/washes and finishes.
• Possess knowledge and experience with domestic and import sampling and production.
• BFA in Fashion Design required.
• Minimum 4 years of Work Experience in Fashion Design for women’s contemporary apparel – cut & sew.
• Computer Literacy: Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability multitask and wear many hats.
• Deadline driven and be able to work with a calendar realistically.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive/ hard working/ non-gossipy attitude with ability to work in a small fast paced intimate design studio atmosphere.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work on creating prints and embellishments layouts.

A RAPIDLY GROWING HI-END CONTEMPORARY CUT & SEW KNIT APPAREL BRAND IS LOOKING FOR A TALENTED DENIM DESIGNER WITH 5-10 YEARS EXPERIENCE WHO IS READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL IN THEIR CAREER. THE INDIVIDUAL WILL OVERSEE DENIM DESIGN FOR THEIR NEWLY LAUNCHED DENIM BRAND IN IT’S SECOND SEASON OF DISTRIBUTION, ALREADY PROVING TO BE A HUGE COMPETITOR IN THE PREMIUM DENIM MARKET.

• LAUNCHED IN SPRING 2010, THE BRAND IS AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY IN STORES LIKE NEIMANS, SAKS, AMERICAN RAG, AND BARNEY’S.
• COMPANY IS BASED IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WITH A GREAT ATMOSPHERE OF CREATIVE THINKERS WHO WORK VERY CLOSE TOGETHER AND TAKE ON TASKS NEEDED TO MAKE THE LINE A SUCCESS!

QUALIFICATIONS
• Designer w/ technical skills needed to partner with Senior Management & Creative Director to execute denim styles from sketch through to production.
• Must be strong in premium denim market, technical and fit.
• Must have 5+ years of Fashion Design work experience in hi end women’s contemporary apparel.
• Must have a strong contacts with local fabric vendors, dye houses and other novelty outside services as well import vendors.

RESPONSIBLITEIS
• Fully Responsible for design process including designing, sketching, specing, fit, work with In house patternmakers, sewers and outside contractors. Must possess strong knowledge of Hi End Contemporary Construction and production knowledge.
• Oversee all sampling and development packages; including workflow, quality, adherence and accountability to design standards and deadlines.
• Oversee all team activities, including workflow, productivity and performance.
• Accountable for team’s performance.
• Oversee coordination of all sample materials, including fabric, trims and send outs.
• Oversee preparation for meetings, presentations, including sample racks, line sheets, presentation boards, and other necessary presentation materials.
• Responsible for the release of patterns, detail sheets, tech packs, creating and adhering to design calendar and deadlines.
• Resolve any production related issues for all adopted styles.
• Ensure execution and adherence to processes, deadlines and calendar
• Holds self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a high end Contemporary taste level with attention to detail.
• Have a great eye for fabric, details, silhouettes, prints, colors and trims.
• Able to take direction well and be flexible.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, garment dye/washes and finishes.
• Possess knowledge and experience with domestic and import sampling and production.
• BFA in Fashion Design required.
• Minimum 5 years of Work Experience in Fashion Design for women’s contemporary apparel – denim.
• Computer Literacy: Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability multitask and wear many hats.
• Deadline driven and be able to work with a calendar realistically.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive/ hard working/ non-gossipy attitude with ability to work in a small fast paced intimate design studio atmosphere.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work on creating prints and embellishments layouts.