Hybrid Senior Designer, Women & Kids' Apparel

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About the role

  • Women & Kids' Designer at PURPLE responsible for transforming ideas into luxury streetwear designs. Collaborating closely with Creative Director to elevate brand aesthetics and product strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct seasonal market and trend research, develop concepts, create CAD sketches, and build presentations to clearly communicate creative strategy and product direction
  • Present concepts through detailed sketches, material selections, color palettes, and trims to the Creative Director and Product Development team
  • Translate the Purple aesthetic into commercially relevant and market-appropriate designs
  • Execute tasks and projects with precision, attention to detail, and urgency to meet department deadlines
  • Delegate and manage responsibilities effectively among direct reports
  • Design across multiple product categories, including outwear, wovens, cut & sew knits, knits sweaters, and accessories
  • Ensure consistency and cohesion within assigned product categories
  • Utilize strong Illustrator skills to quickly and accurately produce design sketches
  • Develop comprehensive tech packs with construction details, fabric information, and trim specifications
  • Accurately scale graphics and textiles in line with design requirements
  • Review samples, attend fittings and update tech packs, sketches, and BOMs as needed based on changes.
  • Collaborate and communicate with overseas vendors and internal teams to ensure timely updates and alignment
  • Partner closely with Product Development on fit-related matters during seasonal development
  • Partner with vendors and the sourcing team to drive innovation in product development while ensuring alignment with costing requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
  • 6+ years of design experience
  • Prior experience in denim design and development is a must
  • Deep understanding of the brand’s aesthetic with the ability to establish a creative direction that inspires fresh ideas and innovative concepts
  • Solid understanding of denim luxury streetwear, eye for detail and quality execution
  • Highly proficient in fabric development and wash process
  • Strong knowledge of tech packs, garment construction, and specs

Job title

Senior Designer, Women & Kids' Apparel

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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