Associate Designer, Missy top and dresses
Client Overview: Established in 2005, our client is a trusted manufacturer and distributor of women’s, juniors, and kids’ fashion apparel/
Position Overview:
As the Associate Fashion Designer you will be assisting the Senior Fashion Designer with translating creative visions into practical designs and ensuring that the products align with brand aesthetic, quality standards and customer preferences.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in research and report on industry trend, & color direction, and fabric innovations that can relate to the company’s target customer while supporting senior designers
- Present ideas through sketching, presentation boards, design development and details that reflect brand identity
- Utilize Adobe Illustrator for flats, and technical sketches
- Recolor prints using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Prepare tech packs and BOMs
- Review and comment on lab dips, and strike-offs
- Communicate with buyers, and overseas vendors
- Tag, document, photograph, and organize sample line pictures
- Sample management (FIT/PP/TOP Samples)
- Attend fit session with Tech Design throughout the season
- Responsible for achieving all calendar deadlines for design
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design OR Equivalent Experience
- At least 3 years of design experience
- Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Previous use of PLM systems (Preferred)
