Extensively research tear sheets, mood images, vintage garments, prints, colors, and silhouettes each season and organize design ideas effectively
• Have an understanding of the RL aesthetic with a strong eye for detail and high quality execution
• Have the skills/ability to take thorough design research and implement into new design ideas/sketches
• Prepare and create inspiring seasonal design boards with team for design presentations and meetings
• Sketch detailed flats and work in Photoshop, must be able to capture all design details, proportion, and the movement of the garment
• CAD/render sketches with patterns, prints, and color in Photoshop
• Make design mock-ups and treatments during the design cycle to support design ideas and presentations
• Create, execute, and complete all design handoffs/Tech Packs and responsible for owning and making sure Tech Packs from design’s end is complete and always updated as changes occur
• Update sketches and CADs as changes occur in the line, communicate to CFT partners, and update design board accordingly
• Own/follow-up on the weekly merch team add/drop memo and ensure design’s end is updated
• Assist in reviewing/approving incoming production samples, strike-offs, dips, and design submits
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the entire line and responsible for tracking/updating changes
• Attend all fittings and partner with PD/Technical team on all sketch and BOM updates and learn how to fit the garment properly with team
• Serve as a liaison across all CFT partners to ensure information flow is accurate through the entire design development process
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task, prioritize projects, have the ability to troubleshoot, and think creatively to find solutions
• Organize electronic and physical design binder, samples, bins, and materials
• Support day to day of all design functions and work effectively and efficiently within the team
• Maintain and update all seasonal digital files and folders & internal library storage of raw material submissions.