Fabric/Apparel Patternmaker fabricates foundry patterns from various materials. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Fabric/Apparel Patternmaker is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Fabric/Apparel Patternmaker performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.
The Head of Apparel develops and implements policies and standards that reinforce the organization's branding strategy. Provides the overall vision, leadership, and direction of the fashion design strategy for an organization. Being a Head of Apparel conducts market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Promotes excellence in design thinking and creative strategy for products. In addition, Head of Apparel stays current on future trends, maintains expert knowledge in design and production techniques, and researches new design technologies. Mentors and develops a team of fashion designers. Requires a bachelor's degree in apparel/fashion design or related field. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) . Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals.
The Director of Apparel ensures consistent brand management across the organization. Leads the implementation of the fashion design strategy for an organization. Being a Director of Apparel promotes excellence in design thinking and creative strategy for products. Oversees the planning, implementation, and analysis of fashion design campaigns, and ensures campaigns are aligned with established branding guidelines. In addition, Director of Apparel conducts market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Stays current on future trends and maintains expert knowledge in design and production techniques. Mentors and develops a team of fashion designers. Requires a bachelor's degree in apparel/fashion design or related field. Typically reports to senior management. The Director of Apparel manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Director of Apparel typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
The Manager of Apparel leads, manages, and drives multiple fashion design projects from conceptualization to finished product. Manages a team of fashion designers that executes the fashion design strategy for an organization. Being a Manager of Apparel reviews and approves final style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development, and manufacturing staff. Manages the planning, implementation, and analysis of fashion design campaigns, and ensures campaigns are aligned with established branding guidelines. In addition, Manager of Apparel keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends. Requires a bachelor's degree in apparel/fashion design or related field. Typically reports to a director. The Manager of Apparel manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Manager of Apparel typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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