Senior Associate Designer, Woven Bottoms

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers.

So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We currently have a great opportunity for a Jr. Woven Bottoms Designer. The Jr. Designer will assist the Senior Designer with the execution of vision, style, and aesthetic, for our womenswear brands.

• Assist in product development at all stages under guidance of designers: sketching, detail sketches, tech packs (proto stage), line sheets, trend research, etc.
• Take initiative on initial stages of garment creation: present new sketches, request new fabrics, look to anticipate and fulfill the upcoming needs of all our accounts.
• Able to generate and maintain line sheets, PLM notes and communication with overseas factories with a high level of accuracy
• Coordinate samples: check in proto and sale samples, track organize and archive
• Helps maintain fabric assortment for each season
• Understand the customers by doing market research
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of the customer and competition
• Concept research
• Adhere to due dates for all stages of design
• Able to adjust to changing business needs
• Adjust to Time and Action calendar changes
• Send out and follow up on packages for overseas vendors
• Coordinate sample requests from sales and marketing
• Attend fittings with production and technical design
• Work with design, sales and production to effectively communicate departmental needs and design requests.
• Participate in group meetings and trend shopping

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Fashion or BA in related science
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in woven category
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop & PLM is a must
• Must have strong technical knowledge and ability to create tech packs.

Salary Range: 75-85K
* Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO / Affi­rmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected eternal status.