What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Designer, Denim position at FRAME?
FRAME is a Californian fashion brand established in 2012 by Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede.
Since inception, FRAME has embodied Californian modernity with a distinctly European influence through its renowned ready-to-wear collections and coveted denim essentials. Born and raised in Los Angeles, FRAME offers a timeless perspective on everyday chic outfitting via signature tailoring, luxury leather, and quality cashmere.
Today, FRAME is a household name across both women’s and men’s design, with 14 standalone retail stores across North America, two London stores, a store in Shanghai and a dedicated eCommerce website. FRAME can also be found at the most desirable department stores and boutiques worldwide.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Men’s & Women’s Denim, the Womens Denim Assistant Designer will support the design team across all aspects of the product development process. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Design Assistant will contribute to the maintenance of design tools and resources, assist with administrative and creative tasks, and ensure accurate documentation throughout development.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain seasonal linesheets
- Set up and maintain tech packs and boms in PLM (Blue Cherry)
- Organize and maintain denim fabric and wash libraries in the office
- Take accurate notes during fittings and style review/ downloads
- Create CAD files, update sketches in Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
- Support in meeting preparation with creating and updating boards, files, etc.
- Maintains general denim team tools and manage keeping area tidy
- Maintain calendar dates established by team leaders to support getting product in time for milestone meetings
- Work closely and collaboratively with cross functional teams to maintain product deliverables.
- Prepare garments for style briefing / hand offs and prepare for milestone meetings
- Organize style communication so that you have a clear understanding of an ever evolving line with multiple collaborations and capsules running on multiple timelines in various stages of development
Skills & Qualifications:
- 1 year experience in the field of making clothes or some education in fashion design
- Strong interest in denim and eagerness to learn
- Proficient Photoshop and Illustrator required
- Functioning ability in Excel and Word needed
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Familiarity with PLM systems preferred
- Team player with a positive attitude is a must
- Creative problem solver
