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This role combines strong trend research, category expertise, and an understanding of fit, proportion, and construction to create collections that align with Mad Engine’s creative vision, retailer requirements, and business goals. The Senior Designer collaborates closely with Technical Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to ensure collections meet aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the design and development of seasonal apparel collections across Juniors, Missy, and Plus Size, including outerwear.\nResearch and interpret fashion, consumer, color, fabric, and silhouette trends to develop relevant assortments for each customer segment.\nCreate seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, fabric direction, and cohesive product assortments.\nDesign styles that reflect the distinct fit, proportion, styling, and lifestyle needs of Juniors, Missy, and Plus Size customers.\nDevelop outerwear styles with attention to layering, functionality, fabrication, lining, insulation, closures, and construction.\nCreate detailed sketches, technical flats, and design specifications using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.\nPartner with Technical Design to communicate design intent, evaluate fit and proportion, and refine garments across size ranges.\nCollaborate with Product Development and Sourcing to select fabrics, trims, washes, and finishes that support design direction, target costs, and production requirements.\nReview and provide feedback on prototypes, fit samples, lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and pre-production samples.\nPartner with Sales and Merchandising to develop retailer-specific assortments and respond to buyer feedback.\nCollaborate with graphic designers and licensing partners, where applicable, to integrate artwork and licensed elements into apparel.\nManage multiple seasonal calendars and development deadlines from concept through production.\nMentor junior designers and design assistants, providing creative direction and constructive feedback.\nPresent collections, trend direction, and product concepts during internal reviews and buyer meetings.\nMaintain organized design files, development records, and sample references.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\n6+ years of apparel design experience, including demonstrated experience in Juniors, Missy, Plus Size, and outerwear.\nStrong portfolio showcasing commercially successful apparel, category versatility, and seasonal collection development.\nStrong understanding of customer differences across Juniors, Missy, and Plus Size, including fit, proportion, silhouette, and styling.\nExperience developing outerwear, with knowledge of woven fabrics, linings, insulation, trims, and garment construction.\nProficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including technical flats, presentation boards, and design specifications.\nStrong knowledge of fabric development, garment construction, washes, embellishments, and production processes.\nExperience collaborating with Technical Design on fit reviews and garment execution across multiple size ranges.\nAbility to translate trends 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