Designer

Essential Job Functions: 

MUST INCLUDE PORTFOLIO 

• Under the direction of the VP of Design and Merchandising, develop the highest quality, margin-rich apparel using material innovation and extreme attention to details such as collars, plackets, finishes, construction, and trims.
• Work with overseas vendors to develop fabrics and trims.
• Conduct seasonal market research in the men's dress shirt and category.
• Ensure dress shirts align to our thriving Dress Pant and Tailored product assortments.
• Create accurate flat sketches/ CADs.
• Provide feedback on fabric lab dips and strike-offs.
• Provide design & fit intent to tech design partners.
• Build BOMs and hand off complete and detailed product packages to the production team.
• Attend weekly fittings to review development and production samples.
• Create presentation materials including trend & sales tools in PowerPoint & Adobe Illustrator.
• Make compelling product presentations to internal and external customers, including CEO, cross-functional partners, sales team, and retail buyers. Storytelling skills required.
• Be seen as the expert in the dress shirt market – selling trends, competitors, aspirational brands, and fabric innovations.
• Utilize deep understanding of garment construction techniques and sewing methods to offer a compelling value proposition at our price point.
• Attend weekly design meetings & collaborate with production teams.
• Request and track samples.
• Provide creative direction, mood boards, and outfitting guidance to the marketing team. Review packaging designs and provide storytelling input.
• Translate main line assortment for Clubs and international customers.

General Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of design experience, specifically in men’s dress shirts
• Apparel Design degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design, Product Development, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Technical Design experience within the apparel industry.
• Strong expertise in pattern making, garment fit, grading, and construction.
• Advanced understanding of garment evaluation, fit analysis, and problem resolution.
• High level of proficiency in a 2D pattern-making system; Gerber AccuMark experience preferred.
• Experience leading fittings and communicating technical direction to factory partners.
• Strong knowledge of adult size grading, including Big & Tall size ranges.
• Experience working in PLM or similar product development systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence, build partnerships, and work effectively across global teams.

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Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in Men's Apparel, particularly Men's Woven Shirts.
• Experience in Men's Tailored Clothing.
• Gerber AccuMark pattern-making experience.
• CLO3D or AccuMark 3D experience.
• PLM experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting fit consistency across multiple factories and global sourcing partners.
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements within Technical Design or Product Development organizations.

“The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Randa management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.”