Our client is a popular womenswear brand known for its bold character, intricate detail, and day-to-night silhouettes
Associate Designer Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with design team and Creative Director to develop design concepts through research, draping, textile manipulation, and other exploratory techniques
- Assist in sketching process under the direction of Head of Design to complete design phase in a timely manner to ensure all calendar deadlines are met
- Create and launch detailed tech packs, ensuring that all design elements and specifics of garment construction are clearly communicated and resolved in pass off
- Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding new developments, tech packs and style updates
- Attend fittings and collaborate with factories to ensure the design’s intention is accurately realized and fit comments are clearly communicated
- Ensure all designs are market-ready and all necessary information is communicated to merchandising, sales and production
Associate Designer Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
- 2+ years’ experience working on design team (advanced contemporary / luxury experience is a plus)
- Competent in all stages of the design process
- Proficient in Adobe photoshop and illustrator, Procreate, and Excel
- Proficient sewing, draping and sketching skills
- Strong understanding of construction and luxury finishings
