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.
The Apparel Designer I determines style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development and manufacturing staff. Assists in establishing the apparel design strategy for an organization. Being an Apparel Designer I produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. Keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company. In addition, Apparel Designer I reviews all styles for construction, and approves quality of factory samples. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of fashion design or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Apparel Designer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Apparel Designer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
The Apparel Designer II determines style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development and manufacturing staff. Develops the apparel design strategy for an organization. Being an Apparel Designer II produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. Keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company. In addition, Apparel Designer II reviews all styles for construction, and approves quality of factory samples. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of fashion design or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Apparel Designer II gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as an Apparel Designer II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
The Apparel Designer III determines style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development and manufacturing staff. Establishes the apparel design strategy for an organization. Being an Apparel Designer III produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. Keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company. In addition, Apparel Designer III reviews all styles for construction, and approves quality of factory samples. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of fashion design or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Apparel Designer III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as an Apparel Designer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.
The Apparel Designer IV determines style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development and manufacturing staff. Oversees the apparel design strategy for an organization. Being an Apparel Designer IV produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. Keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company. In addition, Apparel Designer IV reviews all styles for construction, and approves quality of factory samples. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of fashion design or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Apparel Designer IV is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Working as an Apparel Designer IV typically requires 8+ years of related experience.