The Role
Design and develop apparel categories from concept to delivery: trend research, sketches, tech packs, fabric and trim selection, fit sessions, and cross-functional collaboration with technical and supply chain teams to ensure cohesive assortments and on-time production.
Summary Generated by Built In
For 30 years, Eberjey has created a space where you can feel truly yourself. A state of mind where the outside world fades and your inner voice reigns. This is the essence of living the softer side of life. And it's more important than ever.
With a fast-growing DTC business, six retail locations, and wholesale partners worldwide, we believe in bringing comfort and joy home to as many people as we can. Join us on our journey as we continue to create styles and spaces that encourage softness, ease, confidence, and total authenticity.
Designer
The Role
In partnership with the Design Manager, the Designer will drive the strategic vision and design of categories, lead and design new innovative products and update current running styles by translating market and fashion trends that identify consumer needs and desires with tangible products. The ideal candidate is a creative, innovative, and strategic visionary, with an entrepreneurial mindset, and is passionate about all things Eberjey. This position is based in Miami, FL.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for designing and developing categories from inception to delivery including market trend research, seasonal concepts, sketches, garment mockups, specifications, tech packs, etc.
- Maintain merchandising structure and flow for each category, ensuring brands design aesthetic and storytelling is maintained throughout design process, creating a cohesive product assortment that is unique and innovative.
- Build assortment strategies based on historical data, seasonality, function, sku count and AUR.
- Research, analyze, & propose brand appropriate trends, concepts and ideas to ensure vision is consistent
- Create & review line sheets, trims, materials and colors and order raw materials and lab dips within lead times
- Attend and participate in fit sessions, review sample garments on and off models; suggest modifications/adjustments to achieve desired effects
- Challenge and introduce new and innovative methods of creative execution
- Manage design processes to ensure timely delivery of designs and ensure process flow while adhering to calendar and key milestones
- Daily collaboration with Technical teams and Supply Chain organization to deliver key results
- Create and maintain thorough and accurate tech packs/ specs/ DRF’s/ BOM in partnership with technical designer via PLM
- Lead selection of fabric and trims with a focus on softness; partner and work closely with sourcing team on innovative and sustainable fabrics and trims.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Graphic Design or in related fields
- 4+ years of experience within Design
- 2+ years at Designer level
- Advanced level design and visualization skills, by hand & computer-aided design (CAD)
- Technical capacity & skills in design & garment manufacturing. Must be able to understand the line direction, garment construction and cost to support the business and merchandising strategies.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented, team player, with a positive- can do attitude
- Proactive approach; resourceful, practical with keen eye for detail
- Ability to initiate creative ideas from process to execution independently
- A passion for active learning: keeping up to date with emerging trends relating to fabrics, colors, and silhouettes
- Ability to conduct extensive sourcing, research & analysis in fabrics, trends, trims, colors, shapes, etc. for upcoming collections
- Must have a keen eye for color, print, and fabric, bring a point of view and elevated aesthetic
- Proven track record in developing cohesive assortments that deliver results. Experience in launching or scaling a category, business, or division is a plus
- Experience with PLM, a plus
Eberjey Extras
- An inviting, energetic environment that embodies our female-founded, entrepreneurial mentality
- Seasoned industry leadership committed to your professional development in the fashion retail industry
- Competitive pay, health & retirement benefits, and a generous employee discount
About
For over 28 years, Eberjey has created a space where you can feel truly yourself. A state of mind where the outside world fades and your inner voice reigns. This is the essence of living an authentic life. And it's more important than ever. When the brand was founded in 1996, the lingerie market was dominated by designs that focused more on capturing the male gaze than on the women wearing them. Eberjey introduced comfortable styles women could feel confident in, and soon after created the iconic Gisele PJ’s that launched the brand to the next level.With a fast-growing DTC business, five retail locations, and wholesale partners worldwide, we believe in bringing comfort and joy home to as many people as we can. Join us on our journey as we continue to create styles and spaces that encourage softness, ease, confidence, and total authenticity. Eberjey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Graphic Design or related field
- 4+ years of experience within Design
- 2+ years at Designer level
- Advanced design and visualization skills, by hand and computer-aided design (CAD)
- Technical knowledge of garment construction, manufacturing, costing, and spec interpretation
- Ability to create and maintain thorough tech packs, specs, DRFs, and BOMs
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented, collaborative team player with a proactive, resourceful attitude
- Strong sourcing, trend research, and fabric/trim/color analysis skills
- Keen eye for color, print, fabric, and elevated aesthetic; proven track record building cohesive assortments
- Experience launching or scaling a category or business division
- Experience with PLM systems
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The Company
What We Do
Eberjey focuses on the production and sale of undergarments and loungewear in the fashion industry, offering products like pajamas, robes, loungewear, and lingerie designed for comfort and confidence, creating a space where one can feel truly oneself.
