Senior Designer Designer, Soft Wovens

POSITION TITLE: Senior Designer / Designer Soft Wovens
DEPARTMENT: Design
LOCATION: New York NY
JOB TYPE: Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY: This person will demonstrate expertise and knowledge in design concepts practices and procedures particularly in the contemporary womens market. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish Design departmental goals. Candidate will have proven success in an Apparel Design environment or in a related field. This individual will partner closely with Production R&D and other Design related divisions.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
Possess extensive knowledge of garment construction and
technical specs
Takes an active role in fit sessions and product line reviews
ensuring timely release of patterns
Ensure corporate design and calendar deadlines are met
Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and competition
Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
Creates original hand sketches of style groups based on
concept/direction from Creative Director
Ensures original vision and fit expectations are maintained
Develop and maintain good relationships with overseas vendors

QUALIFICATION:
5-7 experience in Design
Bachelors or advanced Degree in Fashion Design
High fashion aesthetics with modern aesthetic sensibility
Must be familiar with Microsoft office Illustrator Photoshop
Strong color sense/print sense
Must have experience in freehand and flat design sketching
Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

BENEFITS:
$100000 - $135000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NY - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role experience level skillset and balancing internal equity relative to other AO employees.)
401(k) with an employer match
Medical dental and vision
Generous employee discount

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.