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Job Title: Designer, Girls Knits
Job Location: NY: NEW YORK
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-04

Company Name: Gap Inc
Contact: HR
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: * Responsible for managing the design process from conception through to final styling for assigned product category. * Responsible for product design process to include market research, conceptual presentations, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes. * Responsible for researching markets in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc. * Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines (i.e., sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action). * Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc. * Provides insight regarding style and fit of product during presentation. * Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy. * Provides direction for colorways on stripes, plaids and prints. * Responsible for fabric and trim selection. * Works with technical designer and pre-production partner to ensure design packages are complete and accurate. * Partner with merchandising to assort line and develop product appropriate for business needs. * Seasonal travel for research and/or product development is required. * College degree in Fashion Design or a related field. * 4 - 6 years design experience. * Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel. * Ability to hand sketch. * Strong design and conceptual skills. * Strong sense of style and color. * Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color use, sewing techniques, graphics and trim. * Strong communication and organizational skills. * Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment.

Please refer to Job code gap-00AN4 when responding to this ad.

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