Job Description

Position Overview

The Designer will be responsible for developing women's product within the Polo Women’s Performance Outerwear category. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the design cycle from initial garment ideation through bulk fittings
• Research the market as it pertains to product, trim and graphic/ techniques. Create inspiration boards.
• In collaboration with the Concept Design team; receive direction, inspiration/rig from CD and Design Leads to prepare for seasonal kickoff
• Create CADs according to design briefs and line plans
• Design and develop new trims and techniques to ensure the Performance Outerwear stays best in class and in step with our competitors
• Create design boards for design presentation to design leadership
• Choose/provide development direction for fabrication, components, trims, yarns
• Choose graphics from Graphics team
• Create layouts for graphics
• Choose and finalize prints
• Approve proto for aesthetics

· Attend required fittings and partner with technical teams on garment fits & adjustments

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• Experience designing women's sportswear, knits, performance knits, activewear
• Proficient in hand sketching, illustration, CAD.
• Proven ability to lead the team to create a design offering that captures the vision of creative direction and is aligned with commercial merchandising strategy

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