Assistant Designer

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Responsibilities:

· Stay current on contemporary markets and strong ability to design into trends and target customer needs

· Research relevant lifestyle trends, product trends, color trends, fabric trends and new trims & garment details.

· Creates and updates tech packs in a timely and accurate manner, responsible for sketch page, construction page, and BOMs from proto to production stages

· Presenting concept research and design sketches-based direction from Design Director

· Ability to both take direction and take initiative based on calendar needs

· Ability to source/request fabric and trims with overseas vendors and work with Product Development manager to insure smooth flow of communication and product tracking

· Responsible for setting up all styles in full circle PLM system

· Clear communication with cross-functional teams and outside vendors

· Works with team to assure that design calendar deadlines are met

· Organizing samples, submit binders, and assembling presentation boards as required

· Identifies new product opportunities and provides input to the product strategy for the relevant department

· Collaborates with other designers within the business area and where relevant across the business to share ideas and identify new opportunities

· Develop line sheets including flat sketches in Illustrator

· Strong Photoshop skills to recolor prints and create simple graphics

· Responsible for fitting garments will clear direction on design intent & tracking fit notes for changes

 

Major Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist and receive sample shipments and check-in to system daily
• Maintain and organize all sample racks and label samples accordingly
• Create and maintain monthly line sheets
• Set up swatch and print packages
• Create CADs/Tech Packs/Construction Detail Pages/set up and maintain BOMs
• Check in samples and blocks into Product Consoles
• Accurately take notes for Designer in meetings
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

 

Required Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Experience in seamless, shapewear, lingerie and knits
• Strong design talent with ability to understand customer style and designing for margin targets
• Strong understanding of garment construction
• Possess ability to sketch and CAD design details and knowledge of garment construction
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Positive and dependable attitude
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Flexible and adaptable to a very fast-paced environment
• Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Effective time management and ability to stay organized is a must

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 1-2 years experience in previous work

Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Advanced visual and written communication skills

Some to advanced knowledge of fabrics across categories

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Fashion, similar related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications & Adobe suite

Proficient knowledge of garment construction and fit