Designer – Junior's Apparel
About the position The Junior’s Designer will work closely with the Design Director to develop a trend-forward, young adult ready-to-wear collection, with a strong focus on knit and woven dresses, sets, and bottoms. This role is responsible for delivering fast, accurate, and commercially viable designs for a high-volume mass-market customer, including Walmart. The ideal candidate blends creativity with strong organizational and technical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a deep understanding of juniors’ fashion and production. Responsibilities • Design trend-right junior’s ready-to-wear apparel, producing fast and accurate sketches using Adobe Illustrator • Develop designs across knit and woven categories, with an emphasis on dresses, sets, and bottoms • Manage daily design responsibilities and timelines to ensure all critical deadlines are met • Conduct in-depth trend, market, and competitive research; present brand-right concepts aligned with customer expectations and vendor capabilities • Create and maintain detailed technical packs in PLM to clearly communicate design intent and specifications • Partner closely with the Design Director to ensure accurate communication with overseas vendors and address customer feedback in a timely manner • Collaborate with the Graphic Design team to align on print, pattern, and graphic direction • Review, troubleshoot, and resolve sample issues while maintaining design integrity, cost targets, and production timelines • Maintain organized documentation, notes, and project tracking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment • Stay current on market trends through regular trend shopping and competitive analysis Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field • 4+ years of full-time professional experience in apparel design, preferably within juniors' and/or woven/knit categories • Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a meticulous attention to detail • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, factories, and vendors • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset • Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and staying ahead of fashion trends • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and preferring someone with PLM systems experience Apply tot his job