The position focuses on both import & domestic styles for the Special Collection/Collaborations calendar timeline. This individual is responsible for supporting all aspects of the product design process from concept through production, in conjunction with the Special Collection/Collabs Assistant Designer.  This individual is responsible for maintaining organization and order throughout the product design process.

• Organizes and facilitates all secret surprise and collaboration meetings with creative directors in according with internal calendar timelines
• Presents seasonal design trends to the creative directors at kick off meetings
• Creates and maintains all CAD, line sheet and design board updates independently with the assistant designer on a weekly basis
• Responsible for executing and sending all tech packs to import vendors along with set target pricing
• Creates domestic hand over sheet for new styles in relation to domestic styles
• Manages an internal WIP and communicates weekly with import and domestic partners to ensure a smooth and timely product delivery
• Coordination of samples to and from the collaborator for fitting as needed
• Sets fit review meetings with creative directors to ensure proper execution of styles
• Attends all fittings and collaborates with pattern maker and sample coordinators in order to execute desired look of styles based on creative director or collaborator feedback
• Oversees all fabric & print development, trim development, and lab dip development to ensure raw materials are received on time while staying within quality and cost parameters
• Overseas the creation and maintenance of all BOMS per style, alongside the assistant designer
• Checks in all fit samples as received and passes to fit tech for spec-ing
• Maintains and organizes all sample racks
• Executes testing of all new colors and fabrications before bulk orders are placed.
• Actively participates in all monthly sales and return meetings

• Must have experience working with import & domestic partners
• Experience with import cost negotiations
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to relay deadline dates to cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, flexible in changing direction as needed.
• Familiar and comfortable working in Adobe Suites Apps- specifically Illustrator & Photoshop
• Must be able to execute CAD illustrations in Adobe Illustrator
• PC literate with basic understanding and skills in using keyboard and Microsoft office products
• Candidate must be highly organized with ability to prioritize with a sense of urgency and be a team player
• Must have experience in measuring garments and garment construction