Job description
Associate Designer, Missy SportswearClient Overview: Our client is a celebrated authority in the design and manufacturing of contemporary ready-to-wear, outerwear, and leather clothing. The company is known for its popular brands which are featured in major retailers including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, and more.
Associate Designer Overview: As the Associate Designer, you will be responsible for supporting the Design Director by designing brand right sportswear collections to reflect season trends and account needs.
Associate Designer Responsibilities:
• Research the market and put together market/trend research on new silhouettes,
color, and fabrication.
• Work closely with the Design Directors to execute their brand vision
• Track and organize development samples by following up with factories to ensure
samples are received on time.
• Design, sketch with accurate specifications for fit, construction, fabrication, print, and
color.
• Ensures adherence to the Seasonal Time and Action calendar
• Source and select the new seasonal fabrics and trims
• Work closely with suppliers abroad to ensure good execution of design tech packs
and samples
• Maintain the fabric, trim and color library - Ensure fabric library is up to date for
seasonal inspiration and archived fabrics
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
• Possess strong knowledge of garment construction.
• Experience in denim, woven, knits, cut & sewn and soft dressings for jackets, tops and
bottoms.
• Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, construction techniques, and trim
• Ability to design around concept direction
• Strong sketching and fast tech packing abilities
Associate Designer Qualifications:
• Level of education: Bachelor's degree in fashion design
• Work experience: 2-5 years design experience
• Creativity and enthusiasm for fashion
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads and handle the pressure of a fast-paced
environment
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office Applications
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