Associate Designer

Company Overview:

Our client is a whimsical, fun and fashionable women’s clothing line that is hippy dippy chic meets total sophistication.  With light and airy fabrics, lace and floral trim – they completely capture the spirit and heart of the girl who wears them. With a company culture that speaks to the peaceful soul, their environment is always exciting and ever-evolving.

Position Overview:

In this position, you will be working on two young women’ contemporary lines.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility
• Serve as a liaison between Design, Product Management and Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development process
• Responsible for technical package process, to include drawings, measurements and design detail specifications and hands off to Technical Design
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, yarns/fabrics and design details) and responsible for tracking changes/additions
• In Designer’s absence, conduct fit sessions (firth through fourth fits) and keep supervisor informed
• Maintain specification sheets, trim sheets and pitch sheets

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline driven fast paced environment
• Highly proficient in Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Highly detail oriented and follow directions
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal