Fashion Designer Career Research and Resources
Halmode Apparel
Designer - Dresses Identify key trends in dresses through domestic research and competitive shopping in Europe. Manage a sample room consisting of seamstresses, pattern makers and cutters. Coordinating sample making to ensure all samples where completed correctly and on time for merchandisers to present to store buyers quarterly. Work directly with fabric wholesalers to purchase all fabrications Design all embellishmen...
Avg. Salary: $119,000 · Company Rank: 1.0 out of 5
May Merchandising Company
Designer - Valerie Stevens Better Collections and Related Separates Designer - Amanda Smith Suits and Dresses
Avg. Salary: $119,000 · Company Rank: 1.0 out of 5
MIA Shoes
Avg. Salary: $150,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
ITC Trading Company
Lead the creative direction and merchandising process for an established U.S. agent servicing Branded customers such as Steve Madden, Kenneth Cole and MIA in multiple categories and price points. Successful collaboration with major retailers such as Target, ALDO and Nordstroms to develop exclusive private label designs that meet merchandising needs and business objectives, resulting in increased sales. Domestic and I...
Avg. Salary: $150,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
East Lion Corp
Oversaw all design functions for a licensed young fashion footwear brand. Established communication with Product Development and Marketing Teams at Leasor Denim Brand to achieve cohesive brand identity and seasonal styling themes. Developed innovative design concepts and pattern styling utilizing wood, Eva, contoured foot beds and original design of molded units
Avg. Salary: $150,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
WRLD
Design and direct mens/boys/womans WRLD footwear line seasonally. Handle catalogues and adds currently at this point in time due to lay offs. On top of these responsiblites I design and direct our kids brand and price point Big 5 brand.
Avg. Salary: $130,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Tween Brands, Inc.
Maintain fit and construction standards for Cut & Sew Knit Tops, Intimates (Bras, Panties), Camis and Sleepwear. Measure samples, fit on live model with cross functional team present. Process comments/ photos and issue specifications in PDM/ Tradestone to overseas partners for sample re-submit or Production (this Includes issuing graded specs). Responsible for Product Development thru TOP sample stage of each style.
Avg. Salary: $70,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Free People (Urban Outfitters, Inc.)
Maintain high fit and construction standards for woven, cut and sew knit, intimate, and seamless apparel. Develop skirts, tops, dresses, slips, camisoles, and sweater knit dresses for wholesale, retail, and direct distribution. Oversee preproduction style development from concept to TOP approval. Measure, fit, and evaluate samples. Process sample comments, digital photos, and flat sketches to ensure clear communication with...
Avg. Salary: $70,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Notations, Inc.
Developed pre-production and production patterns for the Missy, Women’s, and Petites Departments. Produced high quality patterns for woven and knit tops, jackets, dresses, skirts and pants for Coldwater Creek, and private label brands. Analyzed design sketches and independently drafted 1st patterns; frequently utilized advanced draping skills to accurately interpret design vision. Identified and executed fit corrections to ...
Avg. Salary: $70,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Burlington County College
Developed curricula and taught Patternmaking I and II, CAD for Fashion Design and Sewn Product Construction. Developed a Fashion Design Workshop for young adults. Served as Instructional Assistant and Lab Assistant. Promoted teamwork and assisted with career planning. Member of the Fashion Design Committee for 3 years.
Avg. Salary: $70,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
