Job description
Associate Designer
Client Overview:
Our client is a leading provider of men's, women's and children's casual, private label apparel. The Company has strong relationships with specialty retail, mass merchants and national department stores including Chicos, Dillards, Federated Department Stores, JCPenny, K-Mart, Kohl's, and Walmart.
Associate Designer Overview:
As an Associate Designer, you will support the Design team on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development. You will research relevant trends, maintain the organization of the design office, communicate with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Production, Graphics), and support in preparation for all milestone meetings.
Responsibilities:
Support Senior Designer from concept to final development
Research concepts, create sketches, approve samples and attend fit meetings
Create tech packs
Prepare for presentations and present at milestone meetings
Working Knowledge of Women's Knits categories including top, bottoms, dresses and loungewear
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Design or related area
3+ years of experience in Design
Strong sketching skills, color sense, and fabric knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel