Swimwear Designer – Add Black

Swimwear Designer - Add Black

Position Reports to: Design Director 

We are currently hiring designers who are highly motivated, extremely creative, and very passionate about the fun and exciting world of women’s swimwear. Our company provides a thriving environment that is fun and collaborative. We seek creative and business-oriented designers who are fueled by innovation in technology and today’s ever evolving, fast paced world of fashion. If you are excited to work on a like-minded team of creatives and being a part of our successful journey interests you, we would love to meet you today! 

Job responsibilities are, but not limited to:

Designer

  • All design team members are responsible for current market and trend research.
  • Designer is expected to be able to identify incoming and outgoing trends and validate with market research. Trends include color, silhouette, fabrication, details, etc. 
  • Designer is expected to contribute design into ideas/concepts for both swim and cover ups that are appropriate for the specific guest segment, cost viable and on trend. 
  • Designer is responsible for understanding and meeting all calendar deadlines. 
  • Designer must have the ability to illustrate design intent in cad formation (i.e. silhouettes, trim and embellishment, textures, crochet patterns, etc.). 
  • Designer is responsible for the creation of detailed and organized tech packs for each design.
  • Designer must attend fittings and collaboratively work alongside technical designer to achieve desired expression of fit and design intent while also understanding costing parameters.
  • Designer is responsible for ensuring all design hand offs and deliverables are met in a timely manner. 
  • Designers must communicate effectively and productively to cross functional team members. Clear and concise verbal and written communication is critical.
  • Designer will work closely with textile artists on all print needs (color ways, scale, repeat, etc.).
  • Designer will work together with product development team to source new and innovated, swim-appropriate fabrications and trims. 
  • Designer works closely with entire team to effectively assort collections, so they align with line architecture, are beautifully merchandised and aesthetically beautiful. 
  • Designer is expected to collaborate with design team on big ideas, floor pad opportunities, color direction, storytelling, etc.
  • Designer works alongside team to build all trend and cad presentations. This includes image searching, mood board creating, etc. 
  • Designer is responsible for working directly with 3D artist to ensure each design is brought to life thru visual technology and meets the desired expression of fit and creative design intent.

Requirements to be considered:

  • Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and all other Adobe products.
  • 3-5 Years of swimwear design experience.
  • Clo or Browzwear 3D a plus! 
  • Experience in bra cup sized lingerie or swim a plus.
  • Technical background in fit or construction, 3D Design, Product Development or Pattern Making skills a plus. 
  • BA degree and/or Fashion Design certificate.

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