Careers - Lead Designer

DESCRIPTION:

What started in 2010 while owner/designer Melissa Hinnant was on bed rest during pregnancy has grown to become a multi-million online retail store -- and we are still growing!  Grace and Lace specializes in women’s apparel that is classically feminine and romantic, yet still on trend with today’s modern style.  With all of our success, Grace and Lace is on a mission to change the world and has helped save hundreds of children in India by building orphanages with plans to open many more in the coming years.

Melissa and the Grace and Lace Design Team are looking for world-changing design talent to help lead the team and grow our successful, award-winning catalog of women’s apparel and accessories.  

If you are an experienced and productive apparel designer with passion for developing innovative concepts then we have a perfect position for you at Grace and Lace!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help build and manage our product roadmap

• Comment on proto's, approve and maintain a consistent and correct fit on all garments

• Comment on lab dips and strike offs

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with factories & agents

• Responsible for product design process to include market research, mood board, designing, sketching, spec’ing and fit

• Communicate with overseas and domestic factories on a daily basis

• Own the design calendar

• Facilitate communication and coordination throughout all aspects of the product design lifecycle

• Implement processes that help us exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs and desires

• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process

• Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive background in design and product development w/ extensive knowledge of fabric, prints, trims & sweaters

• Sensitive to all aspects of product development as it pertains to product strategy, timeline, margin goals as well as customer needs

• Possess a high degree of creative energy combined with strong management skills

• Results oriented, detail minded and flexible with strong listening skills

• Excellent prioritization, organization and problem solving skills

• Knowledge of domestic and import production process

• Knowledge of woven & knit manufacturing techniques

• Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, sewing techniques, graphics & trim

• Organized leader (able to initiate)

• Highly detailed oriented

• Highly motivated, passionate and results-oriented

• Solid and professional communication and presentation skills

• Personal professionalism and accountability

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Design or equivalent experience is a plus

• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

To learn more and apply, please email your resume to jobs@graceandlace.com or visit our job posting on Indeed.com HERE.