Job title: Sleepwear & Intimates Designer
Company: Li & Fung
Job description: Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?Here is what you need to know about the job:Join our team at Li & Fung as a Sleepwear & Intimates Designer. We’re looking for a talented and experienced designer to lead our creative vision, guiding the seasonal design development process for both sleepwear and intimates from concept to delivery. If you have a strong background in sleepwear & intimates design and are passionate about creating original, trend-driven collections, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.Roles & ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Innovation
- Research and identify trend directions in both sleepwear and intimates; create concept/mood boards, analyze collections, shop stores, perform competitive analysis, and prepare fabrics/design concepts for presentations.
- Develop original and brand-appropriate designs for sleepwear and intimates that reflect key trends and customer needs.
- Execute the seasonal design development of sleepwear and intimates categories, ensuring designs align with cost structures and broader assortment strategies.
- Create concepts for special projects that expand sleepwear and intimates offerings for new customers or market segments.
Operations & Results
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper fit and functionality of both sleepwear and intimates designs.
- Work with CAD Designers to develop original prints, textiles, and embroidery suitable for both categories.
- Design according to line plans, sales needs, and emerging trends, ensuring timely execution within the product development calendar.
- Create detailed Illustrator sketches, review line sheets, and develop tech packs for sleepwear and intimates styles.
- Utilize 3D software (e.g., Browzwear, CLO3D) to build 3D bodies and bring designs to life.
- Source, select, and review raw materials and trims, ensuring they meet price points and quality standards for both sleepwear and intimates.
- Collaborate with costing engineers to design items within required price ranges.
- Approve the aesthetic and quality of print strike-offs, fabrics, and trims used in both sleepwear and intimates designs.
Customers & Relationships
- Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production, and vendors.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and project execution.
Leadership & Teams
- Contribute positively to the team dynamic and provide mentorship or guidance to junior designers as needed.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in apparel design, with a focus on sleepwear and/or intimates preferred.
- Superior organizational and communication skills; team-oriented and collaborative.
- Strong ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Creativity and a strong sensibility for sleepwear and intimates design and merchandising.
- Proficient understanding of garment construction, fit, and pattern making.
- Extensive knowledge of sewing techniques, fabrication, silhouettes, and trim selection; familiarity with print design and manufacturing processes.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Experience with 3D software such as Browzwear or CLO3D, with the ability to make pattern corrections and build bodies is a plus
Compensation/Benefits:
- The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 – $100,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
- Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays
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.#lifungIf this sounds like you, Apply Now!As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Expected salary: $90000 – 100000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:12:58 GMT
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