Supporting the Senior Design Director and Product Development team in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery for major retailers. Contributing trend-appropriate design concepts that meet retailer’s needs and drive sales. Designing and creating CAD artwork and sketches appropriate for the customer. Working with yarn mills to execute yarns and with the sample room and factories to develop cost effective samples/ knitdowns. Coordinating the timely execution of each stage of this process and building a strong relationship with factories, suppliers and the Hong Kong Design, Product Development and Merchandising Teams.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy & Innovation
Work with Design Director/EVP of Design for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull yarns, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mockups, color-ups, inspirational photos, CADS
Work on development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
Identify suitable yarns and order seasonally for sample development.
Seasonal yarn/knit down development.
Continually conduct and analyze customer and market research- key trends from Runway, Aspirational benchmarks, Europe and USA retail adapting for Mass Market Customer. This includes Shop Reports.
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Build seasonal calendar with team
Create Illustrator sketches; prepare specification sheets and line sheets and update as necessary
Ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in shared drives
Research and coordinate raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
Review lab dips with Designer and Designer Director, send comments to vendors and maintain color standards; review prints and graphics and advise revisions where appropriate; coordinate fit process
Sketch into key silhouettes/yarns/colors per season.
Initiate and complete tech packs and layouts for all styles, within given deadlines.
Sample tracking
Customers & Relationships
Follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Present to clients
Provide clear point of view and cohesive line presentations for sales and customers.
Create meeting handouts
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Build presentation skills
Share product/yarn/innovation with co-designers in other teams
Skills & Qualifications
Strong graphic design skills in Adobe; ability to create motifs and patterns relevant for the customer
Exceptional creativity and innovation with the ability to stay up to date on trends
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
Knowledge of knitwear design; construction, stitch, yarn, silhouettes
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
2-3 years’ experience in knitwear design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
Compensation/Benefits:
The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $65,000.00. 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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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.Skills Required
- Strong graphic design skills in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe products
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with CAD
- Proficiency with Mac computers
- Knowledge of knitwear design: construction, stitch, yarn, silhouettes
- 2-3 years experience in knitwear design
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
- Exceptional creativity and trend awareness
- Superior organizational skills, communication, team orientation
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and strong attention to detail
What We Do
Li & Fung is a global supply chain and logistics solutions partner that manages the supply chain for high-volume, time-sensitive consumer goods for brands and retailers worldwide.
