R & O Design Inc Looking for Senior Designer/Jr Design Director Career Cut & Sew Knits at New York, New York Full Time

Established apparel manufacturer looking for a seasoned Sr Designer/ Design Director to revamp and re-launch its’ Career cut and sew knit line. 

 Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Design in Fashion Design
• At least 12-15 + years of design experience in Women’s Cut & Sew Knits
• Strong knowledge of cut and sew knit fabrics and construction
• Drive business with the ability to identify key trends, color and print direction, silhouettes, and new fabrications
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Troubleshooter, creative problem solving
• Work independently to build a cohesive cut and sew knit line that’s comprised of key items and novelties in both solids and prints
• Must have advanced skills with Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent taste level with a great eye for color and print development
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Manage, develop, and lead production presentations
• Results driven
• Team building
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Experience working with the TJX Corporation is a plus

 Job Responsibilities:

• Sketch, create tech packs and generate order CADS
• Provide reliable and responsible support to the President & Design Director
• Effective e-mail communication with buyers and agents
• Day to day upkeep of filing and organization
• Tracking and following up on sample development charts to ensure that the showroom samples are well-executed and in adherence to calendar deadlines
• Refresh the showroom with an extensive product line every 2 months.
• Shop retail
• Attend fit sessions; work with tech design team to ensure design intent is maintained
• Review and approve lab-dips, print strike-offs and bulk fabric submits

Compensation 

• $125,000 commensurate with experience
• Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, 401K plan