What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Designer position at ICO Uniforms?
Coolest Hotel Uniform Company in the U.S. is seeking an experienced South Florida based Apparel Designer to join our Production Team. We are looking for talented, motivated, and engaged professionals to come work with us and have some fun while doing it. We are High energy, Fast-paced and Rapidly Growing (We are the corporate uniform supplier for W Hotels, Westin Hotels, Carnival Cruise line, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise, Jaguar-Land Rover, Omni Hotels, Kimpton Hotels and a multitude of other Global Hotel Brands and Fortune 500 Companies).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory. Must have a proven track record working for a real company. Finally – You must take your work very seriously and yourself NOT so much!
Position Overview:
As a member of our Apparel Design Team, you will work with our designers on Hospitality and Corporate apparel programs, including female and male collections that align with Brand design briefs and our company’s aesthetic. You will report directly to the Director of Apparel Design.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with VP & Design Director in market research & line review.
- In collaboration VP & Design Director - identify & define new styles.
- Identify new product details (primary materials, silhouette, color, fit & overall aesthetic, including product updates.)
- Concept of client-specific print artwork, styles, and accessories.
- Collaborate with Sales Designer/rep on new garment modifications.
- Ensure apparel design aligns with Brand aesthetic & target cost.
- Provide initial/ approved prototype for development & modifications.
- Development of initial tech packs for custom styles, including custom accessories for clients & garment modifications.
- In collaboration with PD, oversee & evaluate product details (main materials, fit, and aesthetic)
- Evaluate and approve fabric & trim submits. Issue comments for development.
- Attend fit sessions and provide detailed comments to the PD team and patternmakers.
- Work with local sample/ patternmaker when developing samples domestically. Provide directions & comments.
- Maintain & develop custom contractor relationships.
- Ensure quality of both custom and assembly styles meet Brand’s standards.
- Collaborate with the sales designer and sales rep in Line sheet creation for new & approved styles.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field (preferred)
- 3-5 years of experience in Apparel Design.
- CAD (Photoshop/Illustrator/ InDesign)
- Microsoft Office (Excel/ Word)
- PLM a plus.
Essential Qualifications
- Lives the culture and helps set the direction, vision, style, and methodology for the Design Team.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintains critical team practices such as communication, supported tools, how work is scheduled, and how meetings are run.
- Collaborates with teams from all sorts of disciplines and perspectives across the company to bring products to life.
- Strong work ethic.
- Know how to troubleshoot and work well under pressure.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Strong organizational skills.
Compensation
- Competitive pay rate structure.
- Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance.
- 401K savings plan.
- Paid time off, sick days, holidays.
- Referral bonus and employee discounts.
- Equal opportunity employer.
