Designer, Cut & Sew Knits

Description

Company Overview  

Established in 1975, Delta Galil Industries is a global manufacturer and marketer of Private Label apparel products for men, women and children, as well as owner of leading fashion brands such as 7 For All Mankind, Schiesser, PJ Salvage, Eminence, Delta and more.  

With an eclectic offering of made-to-order products, Delta Galil’s range includes intimate apparel for men & women, active wear, socks, kids & baby wear. We are proud to have contributed to the success of Walmart, Target, and Marks & Spencer, as well as leading fashion brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, Victoria’s Secret and many more. Delta Galil also sells its products under brand names licensed to the company including Adidas, Wolford, Polo Ralph Lauren, Wilson, Maidenform, Tommy Hilfiger and others.   

Role Overview:

The Designer will be responsible for overseeing the product conception and creative design for our private label and owned brands within the Sleep and Loungewear Division. This includes innovative, on-time, and on-budget designs with a focus on maintaining a strong brand image. The person in this role will develop a creative vision for new product lines along with the design lead, and product modifications that represent the brands. The person will also need to work cross-functionally with key stakeholders including product development, technical design, production, sales, and other relevant teams within the supply chain to effectively move products from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains product detail sheets for each style – clearly detailing branding placement, techniques, top stitching, etc. Updates, manages, and communicates detail sheets to factories and cross-functional partners
• Maintains linesheets - sketch updates, style colorways, inspiration layouts
• Ability to re-color print artworks and send directives to factories
• Develops proprietary embroidery/techniques for development, with clear directives to factories, and provides feedback on submits
• Partners with senior designers into sketching seasonal concepts
• Conducts research and stays up-to-date of current fashion trends, silhouette, textiles, and techniques
• Collaborate with mills and factories to source fabrics for sleep and lounge apparel, ensuring alignment with cost parameters
• Develops initial flat and t/p for new development styles
• Manage proto fittings, attend model fittings, detailing any sketch updates and diagrams needed for factory
• Maintains design presentation board
• Oversee sample organization and sample presentation preparations
• Organizes and maintains design space on a daily basis, sample and swatch organization, and design library of materials and trims
• Daily communication with oversea vendors/factories  
• Strong relationships with cross-functional partners and key stakeholders including product development, technical design, production, sales, and other relevant teams within the supply chain to effectively move products from concept to delivery
• Ownership individual brand(s) calendars and responsible for deadlines being met

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 5+ years of professional design experience in womenswear, focused in cut & sew knits, knits, and wovens - lounge & sleepwear categories preferred
• PLM experience a must, Centric a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Deep understanding of garment construction
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to clearly communicate with overseas factories
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent design and sketching skills – both hand and digitally
• Entrepreneurial and team spirit – ability to dive into new projects and pivot when needed
• Extremely hands-on, ability to work at any stage of collection development and adapt to evolving design concepts

This a hybrid role, with 4 days in our NYC office 

PAY RATE: $85,000/yr-$100,000/yr 

At Delta Galil, we strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment. 

DIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT: 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.