Designer II , Men's Cut and Sew Knits - Tommy Hilfiger

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Designer II is responsible for designing and developing the categories listed in conjunction with the Design Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Interprets the seasonal color and concept working with the Design Director and Men's Design team on the development of the season.
• Works with Men's Design team to create seasonal trend decks.
• Creates and illustrates designs based on original ideas and the needs of the business.
• Proficient in garment construction, materials, finishing, graphic techniques, trim development, and fitting vocabulary.
• Builds positive cross-functional relationships to ensure desired delivery and execution outcome is achieved.
• Understands color theory and translates color palettes into cohesive product groups of coordinating solid, stripe styles & novelty.
• Researches and identifies new approaches and trends exhibiting passion for the industry.
• Understands design calendar and adheres to deliverables.
• Knowledgeable of hand off procedures and sample round approval processes relative to lead times and garment deliveries
• Collaborates with Design Ops, Tech Design, Graphic Design and CAD teams.
• Able to simultaneously work on present season and anticipate ideas for the following seasons.
• Work closely with PD team to develop and sample graphic and fabric innovations off-cycle.
• Creates neat presentation boards for review and is comfortable presenting ideas.
• Exhibits flexibility to accommodate emerging opportunities in the business and areas of acceleration in the calendar.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

• 5+ years in Apparel Design related experience
• Knits experience required

Education:

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Fashion Design

Skills:

• Strong technical experience in knits
• Must have proficient knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Web PDM/PLM, Centric/PLM, & Visulon.
• Ability to sketch flats and create techpacks in Illustrator.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to manage a large assortment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 3D design experience, a plus

DECISION MAKING:

• Responsible for communicating fit notes to Technical Design & Factory.
• Responsible for color dip approvals and call-outs
• Must be a problem solver and proactive with solutions and ideas.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:

• Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, team player, flexible, organized, and professional at all times.
• Must be passionate and a go getter.

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Pay Range: $91,000 - $123,000
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