Senior Legwear Designer

We are looking for a Senior Legwear Designer to join our Legwear team. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design ownership over brands, assigned based on aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for creating digital CADs for full seasonal collections
• Create and then present tech packages with information necessary in order to communicate design specific detail necessary to hand off to the design team and factories
• PLM knowledge and management
• Provide direction as well as design alongside a team of designers, prepare sample requests, review, critique, test, and approve submitted samples while adhering to product, color, and material standards
• Strong eye for trend, conducting valuable market research, bringing ideas to bi-weekly meeting and inspiring other members of design team
• Works closely with Design Director and Manager with creative freedom throughout process
• Works with our overseas team to solve PD problems when technical or timing setbacks arise
• Work cross-functionally and professionally with product development team, communicating clearly to ensure the design is produced how you envisioned
• Primarily design in Illustrator with minimal retouching in Photoshop
• Bring new ideas and concepts to table regularly each season
• Adjust product styling and features as needed after receiving feedback.
• Ensure designs align with brand and licensing standards, preparing materials for approvals when required.
• Assist in building trend packets
• Help to create pitches for new licenses
• Participate in meetings with licensors and buyers if needed.
• Perform comp shopping and store shopping activities to monitor the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
• Utilize all resources available to get the latest direction on forward trends ie; WGSN
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in Legwear.
• Experience in working for a wholesale company managing multiple licenses a plus
• Creative edge, bringing new ideas and trends to the table
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Positive team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Proficient Illustrator & working knowledge of Photoshop
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of customers and buyers’ expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support the department’s business needs
• Understand and follow Gina’s employee policies and procedures

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA options
• 401K & Profit sharing
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional development
• Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this $70,000 - $90,000 based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.