Title
Designer, Women’s Sweaters
Salary Range
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000-100,000 annually. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program.
Location
New York, NY. Will need to relocate to Los Angeles.
Reporting Structure
The Designer, Women’s Sweaters reports directly to the Sr. Director of Design, Women’s Sweaters.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Conceptualize and create compelling, brand right Women’s Sweaters for all Seasonal Deliveries. Engage in all aspects of design such as sketching, swatch and quality development, and fitting from Development through to Production. Work closely with manager and cross-functional teams to build brand right product that supports Vince’s financial and merchandising strategies. Strong hand sketching and computer sketching skills, with a superior understanding of proportion. Identify key seasonal knitwear trends and drive all corresponding development with oversees vendors. Schedule and coordinate meetings with cross functional partners as needed. Engages with Tech Design and Production on fit intent and executes fit consistency. Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested. Follow up and coordinate all ongoing projects in order to meet stated deadlines. Have an entrepreneurial attitude to design.
What You’ll Bring:
Ownership & Accountability Emotional IntelligenceProblem Solver Cross-Functional Bridge
Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:
Must have worked with in Knitwear with a proven track record. College degree in Design Must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in Sweater Design specially. Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a team environment. Must have contemporary experience and have worked in a fast pace environment. Must have a collection based mind set and an understanding of the contemporary Knitwear business. Must be able to present to senior management with confidence and a point of view. Must have full working knowledge of Knitwear Industry. Must be detail oriented and a strong self-starter. Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and changeMust have excellent working knowledge of excel, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Benefits at Vince:
Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding401(k) with employer matchGenerous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidaysHybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotelyClothing allowance & merchandise discounts$600 annual gym reimbursementMonthly data/phone stipend for eligible rolesMental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatryFamily and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverageLife, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insuranceSupplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coveragePre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parkingDiscounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance
Vince, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Vince, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.