Job description
Associate Designer
Client Overview:
Our client has over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of the latest trends in fashion from outerwear to sportswear and a strong expertise in leather. In addition to the highly popular lifestyle millennial brand Avec Les Filles, the Montreal-based company manufactures its own brand and it has a well-established full-service private label division. Clients include major retailers such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and a growing presence with online retailers and dropship customers.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an individual with a passion for fashion who wishes to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Associate Designer Responsibilities:
• Assist designers on creating brand right collections to reflect season trends and account needs
• Research the market and assist designer with market/trend research on new silhouettes, color, and fabrication.
• Track and organize development samples by following up with factories to ensure samples are received on time.
• Execute design sketches and tech pack with accurate specifications for fit, construction, fabrication, print, and color.
• Ensures adherence to the Seasonal Time and Action calendar.
• Work with the design team to select the new seasonal fabrics and trims based on the requested fabric construction and functional finishes
• Maintaining the fabric, trim and color library - Ensure fabric library is up to date for seasonal inspiration and archived fabrics
• Work closely with all suppliers to ensure development timelines are met
• Gather and evaluate fabric information
Associate Designer Qualifications:
• Level of education: Bachelor's degree in fashion design
• Work experience: 1-3 years design experience (preferred)
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office Applications
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK