Design Manager - Ladies (Wovens and Knits

Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly organized, creative, and proactive Design Manager to join our apparel design team. In this role, you will provide reliable and responsible support to the Design Director while managing collections from seasonal concept to final product. The ideal candidate brings a blend of contemporary sophistication and commercial viability, designing trend-right apparel that appeals directly to major off-price retailers.Key ResponsibilitiesConcept & Trend ResearchTrend Identification: Research new fashion trends, innovations, colors, fabrics, and silhouettes to build seasonal design concepts.Market Shopping: Shop local markets for inspiration to inform future collections - Prepare reports for buyer/factories.Collection Development: Develop complete, trend-right seasonal collections for women's junior apparel and sportswear.Technical Design & ExecutionTechnical Sketching: Create highly detailed flat sketches and comprehensive tech packs.CAD Design: Create CADs and execute design alterations quickly as needed.Fit & Construction: Participate actively in fit sessions, applying an excellent eye for specs, proportion, fit, and construction.Production Approvals: Review and issue production comments for lab dips and strike-offs.Sourcing, Factory & Showroom OperationsMaterial Sourcing: Source new fabrics for each season to meet target costs and quality standards.Factory Communication: Communicate daily with overseas factories to ensure all samples, fabrics, and trims arrive on a timely basis.Showroom & Sales Support: Assist in preparing the physical showroom for buyer presentations and build presentation decks for virtual meetings.Commercial Collaboration: Work closely with sales, merchandising, and product development teams to deliver commercially successful collections.Administrative Upkeep: Manage day-to-day filing and organization of design assets.Skills and QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.Experience: At least 5+ years of design experience in Women's Sportswear.Aesthetic: Modern, contemporary aestheticRetail Familiarity: Proven versatility to design styles that appeal to off-price retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, and Burlington as well as Specialty and Department Stores Macy’s, Target, WalmartSoftware Mastery: Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Project Management: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.Work Style: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter who works well independently and as a team player.Attitude: Positive, professional demeanor with a strong work ethic with excellent presentation skillsCompensation & BenefitsAnnual Salary Range: $85,000–$110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Health insurance.Work Arrangement: Four days per week in the office, with Fridays working from home.