What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate RTW Designer position at SIMONMILLER?
Associate Designer RTW:
· Assists VP of Design in concept, market/ trend research, fabric and trim development, color and print direction to fit within the brand aesthetic.
· Trim research and development
· Responsible for creating and maintaining presentation boards both in studio and digital for seasonal mood board, lineplan, color/ fabric board and CAD’s
· Contributes original, thoughtful, and detailed design work that is intrinsic to brand DNA and works well with contemporary price point through sketching, draping and assimilations and is comfortable presenting their ideas both conceptually and technically.
· Assist in sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-off’s and other development materials
· Work with Technical Designer and Design Director to fit and develop new designs
· Create technical flat sketching with call outs and key measurements, detail images and trim information for factories to make samples.
· Assists VP of Design and Creative Director in styling for wholesale photoshoot.
Position Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field
· Minimum 3 years of industry experience
· Strong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to product
· Knowledge of knits and woven construction and functionality
· Strong flat sketching skills
· Must be a team player, collaborative and works well in small team environment.
· Flexible, adaptable, and steady under pressure.
· Extremely detail oriented, excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
· Must be organized, motivated and can work well autonomously.
· High taste level for style, trend and color
· Must be highly proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel
· Willingness to learn procreate and FIGMA