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The Associate Designer, in partnership with the cross functional team (Merchandising, Production, Graphics, etc.) designs and executes a product classification. The Associate Designer researches relevant trends, communicates with the cross functional team and participates in all milestone meetings. This position will be responsible for the Guys Woven's category, including: bottoms, tops and outerwear.
Responsibilities: Proactively seek out opportunities to maximize the business.
Work with merchandising partners to create seasonal direction in silhouette, fabric and concept for specific classification, keeping true to the overall design direction.
Drives newness and innovation within product classification through a variety of resources including trend websites, runway, shopping, and fabric and trim direction
Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members (Merchandising, Production and Graphics) through communication and problem solving.
Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business to design and execute specific classifications
Understand the fundamentals of the production process as it relates to the classification.
Initiates tech packs, including detailed sketches, garment construction, fabric construction, trimmings, etc.; also include extensive pitch sheet with all color way information, pattern layout/placement information.
Manage deadlines in accordance with the corporate calendar.
Create and update seasonal assortment sheet.
Adhere to the design team budget and invoice process
Minimum of 3 years of design experience, preferably within a vertical retail organization
Strong sketching skills
Understanding of the youth market and Aero customer
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Takes a solution-oriented approach
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, & Illustrator, PLM and InDesign
Travel may be required, based on business needs.
Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
Must have authorization to work in the United States.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
Full Time
$65k-88k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/18/2024
aero-mail.com
GREELEY SQUARE, NY
500 - 1,000
1998
JULIAN R GEIGER
$10M - $50M
Retail