Freelance Sportswear Designer Job at G-III Apparel Group, New York, NY

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  • G-III Apparel Group
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Success Profile:

The Freelance Sportswear Designer assists in the creation and design for a competitive fashion product line that strikes a balance between relevant commercial product and brand right emotional fashion, that will collectively grow the business according to the brand strategic and financial objectives for the customer.

Responsibilities:

  • Strong background in cut and sew knits
  • Complete all aspects of design packages - sketching, tech packs, creating and maintaining line sheets
  • Identify seasonal fashion direction & merchandise trends and client needs
  • Create seasonal presentation boards highlighting fabric, color and print direction
  • Research and develop innovative trims each season
  • Research and source new fabrics
  • Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk
  • Organize and maintain design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, initial development, finalized tech pack, line list, etc.
  • Attend garment fittings and assist technical designers
  • Revise and update information in tech packs and communicate changes/updates to factories
  • Submit and approve artwork/strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, etc.
  • Manage and adhere to Time and Action Calendar

Education and Experience:

  • BA in Fashion Design
  • 5+ years experience with women’s sportswear design (Cut and sew knits)
  • Experience in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS, MS Excel, and MS Office Suite
  • Experience working with overseas factories, agents and fabric and trim vendors
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work cross functionally, building strong relationships between various departments
  • Strong eye for trends and abreast on current industry news/developments

Skills and Behaviors:

  • Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup
  • Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop.
  • Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
  • Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
  • Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. |

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

· G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

The pay range for this position is: $45-60/hour.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided according to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Job Tags

Overseas, Outdoor,

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