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Assistant Designer - Cut & Sew Tops/ Dresses




Position Summary: 

Work within a specific classification and implement the category leader’s direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product.



Responsibilities:

• Work closely with category leader to design category-specific product based on design direction given
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, aesthetic, functionality, fabric, details, color, etc.
• Learn and understand the ins-and-outs of the details related to a specific classification

• Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
• Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
• Interact with buyers and vendors to develop working partnership
• Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings
• Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations
• Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
• Perform preliminary design research domestically
• Comment on samples, final product, etc. with supervisor approval

• Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
• Perform other duties as required
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
• In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs.  Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, approvals, etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• At least 1-2  years of related Apparel experience; Cut and sew experience is a plus 
• PLM experience required
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Must be detail oriented, very organized, computer literate, able to handle multiple tasks at once, and perform successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
• Must be proficient in creating technical flats in both Illustrator and hand sketching
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home

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