We are actively seeking a skilled Off-Price Associate Designer to lead the creative and strategic execution of seasonal product designs for our off-price segment. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing the development and execution of products while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness. If you have a keen eye for design, a knack for off-price market trends, and the ability to balance creativity with financial considerations, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities:
- Generate creative ideas for off-price products, aligning with market trends and consumer needs.
- Coordinate and unify the creative execution of off-price products within the merchandise assortment strategy.
- Research off-price market trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling.
- Negotiate cost-effective solutions with mills and factories to meet off-price budget constraints.
- Follow through the approval process from BOM handoff to pre-production and TOPs with a cost-conscious approach.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve issues with a focus on off-price product approvals.
- Responsible for fabric development and creation management according to off-price deadlines.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to achieve off-price product execution.
- Develop cost-effective solutions for yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers.
- Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits with a keen eye on cost implications.
- Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and prototypes, with a focus on cost considerations.
- Coordinate sample invoices and work closely with the finance department to ensure cost-effective factory sample payment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Product Design, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of design experience with a high taste level and creative ability, specifically in the off-price segment.
- Working knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and pattern/fit, considering off-price constraints.
- Knowledge of fabric/yarn construction and ability to conduct cost-effective color/print research.
- Strong illustration/presentation skills.
- Understanding of the brand with a focus on implementing cost-effective strategies into design.
- Proven ability to research and apply off-price market/fashion trend information.
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PAY RATE: $50,000 - $80,000
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