Specific
Responsibilities
The Associate Designer supports the Designer(s) and Senior Designer in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Strategy & Innovation
* Work with Designer(s) and Senior Designer and Design Director for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
* Work on development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
Operations & Results
* Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
* Create Illustrator sketches; prepare specification sheets and line sheets and update as necessary
* Ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
* Research and coordinate raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
* Review lab dips with Designer and Senior Designer, send comments to vendors and maintain color standards; review prints and graphics and advise revisions where appropriate; coordinate fit process
Customers & Relationships
* Follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
* Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
* Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Skills and
Requirements
* Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
* Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
* Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
* 3-5 years experience in apparel design
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
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