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Sr. Designer, Dresses - NYC
Steve Madden —New York, NY
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- 7 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sr. Designer, Dresses - NYC

Steve Madden -
New York, NY

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Job Details

$110,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

CAD software
Graphic design software
Presentation preparation
Productivity software

Full Job Description

General Summary

The Sr. Dress Designer is responsible for leading design in assigned categories, translating creative direction into innovative, trend-right, and commercially viable products through in-depth market research, concept development, and advanced sketching. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business.

The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with VP of Design and Associate Design Director to bring the collection from concept to reality, including but not limited to conceptual presentations, sketch review, design research, fabric & trim development, spec and fit processes
Contribute to seasonal concept research as well as competitive market research. Needs to be on the pulse for identifying trends and key items for a quick turnaround
Sketch into design concepts synthesizing design direction, price parameters, and feedback from Design Director and Sales
Drive and oversee your own groups independently, ensuring details are communicated clearly and effectively to cross-functional partners and all deadlines are met
Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional team members in Design, Production, Tech Design, and Print. Communication is key!
Work independently with technical design team to ensure proper fit and proportions are met and follow-up with oversea factories on trim approvals
Clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through sketches, garment drapes, and reference material, with feedback and updates as needed
Participate in all development and production fittings. Confident in leading fittings when needed
Create and update all TP's from development through to production
Help with seasonal line sheet creation
Follow-through and problem-solving development issues by style
Maintain and communicate up-to-date development details, including sketches, style and pattern information, fabric information, colorways, and development notes
Pro-actively coordinate with team members from Design, Product Development, and Fabric departments to make sure all information is current and correct through development, SMS, and production handover stages
Excellent follow-up on development styles and any special projects requested
Manage calendar and time in order to meet all milestone deadlines
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Specific Job Skills:

Essential duties include

Knowledge identifying trends and key items for a quick turnaround
Sketch into design concepts synthesizing design direction, price parameters, and feedback from Design Director and Sales
Participate in all development and production fittings
Confident in leading fittings when needed
Follow-through and problem-solving of development issues by style
Maintain and communicate up-to-date development details, including sketches, style and pattern information, fabric information, colorways, and development notes
Pro-actively coordinate with team members from Design, Product Development, and Fabric departments to make sure all information is current and correct through development, SMS, and production handover stages
Create and update all TP's from development through to production
Manage calendar and time in order to meet all milestone deadlines

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4-year design school and 7+ years working experience in fashion industry focusing on dresses required
Proficiency in fashion illustration/CAD work on Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite is required
PML knowledge is a plus
The position requires an excellent taste level, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and the flexibility to work autonomously and in collaboration with members of the design, tech design, production team, fabric and product development teams.
The ideal candidate is highly creative and hardworking, knowledgeable of fabrics, trims, garment sewing, and construction.
Candidates should be able to conduct their own fittings independently and be fluent in construction when discussing with pattern makers.
Must possess a brand appropriate design aesthetic
Depth knowledge in dress construction and design (daytime and occasion dresses)
Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as organizational skills and time management
Knowledge of denim and prom dresses is a plus

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $110,000-$120,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

Compensation: 110k - 120k Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

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