Kids Fashion Apparel Senior Designer (w/ License Experience)

TITLE: SENIOR DESIGNER APPARELDETAILS: COSTA MESA/NEWPORT, CAABOUT TAI APPAREL: · Apparel manufacturer with US Sales and Design team based domestically and overseas· Specialize in knit and woven apparel· US Sales and Design team located in Minneapolis and LA· US Design and Sourcing team based in China driving a fast fashion speed to market business model· Design team specializes in trend, fabric, technical spec/fit, sketches, fit approvals, CA Ds, graphics, art separations and art strike offs.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:Lead the product design by delivering ongoing Presentations, CAD & product development to meet internal and external needs. Work alongside domestic and international design partners to manage tight deadlines and art turnarounds.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:· Passionate about the apparel industry & art· Possesses a strong design aesthetic and eye for fashion· Ability to deliver under tight deadlines· Knowledgeable in fashion and trend· Proficient on Mac platforms· Quick and eager to learn· Driven to innovate and execute· Self-motivated with a collaborative attitude· Positive, Drama-free· Operates well within feedback culture and strives to develop in role· Passionate about developing & driving product assortments that make sense and will sell thru to the customerTECHNICAL ABILITY:· CAD· Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator· Senior level knowledge of fabrics, washes/treatments and silhouettesRESPONSIBILITIES:· Initially work alongside team to learn internal product design and development process.

· Collaborate, strategize + develop deck presentations. Task examples includes: trend research, silhouette development, realist sketches, color fill, layer fill, graphic placement, art boards. · Work with Assistant Designer/Merchandiser to develop and design trend right and compelling product to fit the needs and white space opportunities of the retailers we serve· Create Presentations Deck and partner with Assistant Designer on CAD sketches + color + art + print & patte