Designer Position

Overview: 

This position will report to the Head Designer and work to help support our growing apparel and home collection. If you love to always be busy and work in a fun but face paced environment, this job is for you. Most important is that you are passionate about design and especially KR design. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Assists in building the line from conceptual research, sketches to final samples
• Assists in contributing to color palette and materials development for each collection
• Participate in seasonal research for emerging trends and competitor analysis
• Create flats in Adobe Illustrator
• Create tech packs and BOMs following Product to Market Calendar to ensure that samples are produced and delivered on a timely basis
• Manage all line sheets and updates through product life cycle
• Prep files to pass off to vendors
• Participate in fittings
• Partner with technical design team in all aspect of development and fit to ensure all updates are properly related to vendors in a timely manner
• Source materials, trim components, hardware, etc
• Daily email communication with overseas partners and vendors, with strong follow up skills regarding the status of the product development
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle tight deadlines, and prioritize workload as needed.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work well with others

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of Design experience
• Computer knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of design process
• Knowledge of sweaters and woven construction a plus
• Good design, trend and color sense
• Knowledge of washing and garment dye techniques and able to communicate details accurately in tech packs
• Ability to think three-dimensionally and visualize from swatch to body

This is a full-time in-house position at our headquarters in Westport, CT. Qualified applicants, please send your resume and portfolio to inquiry@kerrirosenthal.com