Apparel Designer- IN OFFICE POSITION
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Children's and layette designer

About Maniere

Maniere is the freshest apparel and accessory brand on the block. In simple terms, we develop, design, manufacture apparel and accessories to corporate retailers across the world. By running our business under the values of positive people and purpose, our simple aim is to make doing business with us effortless and intensely satisfying.

Whats it like working at Maniere?

Inspiring, fun, colorful, creative and out of the ordinary! We're always working with artistic elements, sparks of imagination, searching and developing based on fashion-forward trends. We're all about presenting new ways of seeing and experiencing fashion.

Full Transparency:

We're a relatively new company that is growing rapidly. We are looking for amazing, good and energetic team members to join our movement. At Manière, we understand that it is not about a job description anymore, rather about people enjoying the work they're doing with the people and the environment they're in. We strive to create a positive and inspiring culture that values strong work ethic and respects diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to shape a work environment which encourages partners to engage with one another and make Maniere a place they look forward to working at each day.

Job Location:

Wall Township, NJ

Job Description:

• Design development
• Cad and linesheet creation
• Label design

Responsibilities:

Design Development

- Create unique, on-trend designs for children's and infant apparel, including prints, patterns, and colorways.

- Develop design concepts from initial sketches to final products, ensuring creativity and functionality are balanced.

CAD & Line Sheets

- Create accurate and detailed CADs for all styles, working within the brand's design direction.

- Prepare line sheets with technical specifications, fabric details, color options, and style descriptions to present to sales and production teams.

- Ensure all design details are clearly communicated in line sheets and CADs, making them suitable for both internal teams and potential buyers.

Packaging Design

- Design and develop creative, on-brand packaging solutions for finished products, including hangtags, labels, and any other necessary product packaging.

- Ensure that packaging aligns with the brand's identity and enhances the customer experience.

Collaboration and Communication

- Work closely with factories to communicate design, follow up on samples etc.

- Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to ensure designs are well-represented in promotional materials and sales presentations.

- Stay up-to-date on market trends in children's fashion and competitor activity to ensure the brand remains competitive.

-Create detailed Tech Packs. Follow up with factories on sizing, specs, and color approvals.

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• Responsible for concept, design, presentation boards, line sheets
• Selects colors, fabrics, trims, body styles, graphic applications
• Sketches style specifics & details, following a sku plan & Time and action calendar
• Create tech packs for factory and communicate with them for production and samples.

Must be familiar with the trends, high taste level, contemporary - department store and off price.

Skills

- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or similar design software.

- Strong understanding of fabric types, garment construction, and technical aspects of apparel design.

- Knowledge of trends in children's fashion and an eye for age-appropriate, functional designs.

• - Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other departments.