Swimwear Design Director

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Li & Fung Limited Full time
Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Swimwear Designer to join our team at Li & Fung Limited. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for leading the design and development process for licensed women's swimwear collections.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Senior Designer or in a similar role, preferably within licensed swimwear and private label accounts. A strong portfolio showcasing successful swimwear designs, particularly in the contemporary space, is essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and Development: Spearhead the design and development process for licensed women's swimwear collections, ensuring designs and development align with the brand's vision, aesthetics, and target audience preferences.
  • Trend Research: Conduct extensive research on emerging fashion trends, swimwear styles, colors, prints, and materials, translating these insights into innovative swimwear designs that position our brand at the forefront of the contemporary market.
  • Brand Alignment: Ensure that all swimwear designs maintain consistency with the brand's identity, values, and guidelines, striving for excellence in representing the brand across various licensed collaborations and private label collections.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a small team, providing mentorship, guidance, and direction, managing the design efforts for select private label accounts to ensure cohesive and successful product launches.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, account management, tech, and Asia global teams, to understand development demands, product execution needs, and business objectives.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Senior Designer or in a similar role, preferably within licensed swimwear and private label accounts.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing successful swimwear designs, particularly in the contemporary space.
  • Excellent knowledge of swimwear construction techniques, fabric properties, and fit requirements.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
  • Proficiency in 3D software Browzwear (a plus).
  • Ability to stay updated on industry trends, emerging fashion, and swimwear styles.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and inspire a team of designers.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Salary and Benefits

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year, based on the company's average salaries for similar positions in the United States. The offered salary will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.


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