What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Associate Knitwear Designer position at Solomon Page?
We are looking for a Freelance Associate Knitwear Designer for women's contemporary brand for a top fashion company. This individual will be responsible for creating fully fashioned knitwear and loungewear designs from conception to final product. This is a freelance position and operates 3 days onsite and 2 remote days per week in NYC office.
Responsibilities:
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.
Responsibilities:
- Sketch and CAD in Illustrator. Create detailed flat sketches based on accurate construction and garment proportions.
- Create and maintain overview boards in Illustrator including creating color CADs for sales sample order.
- Maintain accurate design chart in Excel. Communicate with vendors overseas on sample status, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines.
- Track and organize development samples, safety swatches for hand offs and markets.
- Sample prep and check in to prepare for showroom hand offs.
- Prepare buy charts and trim pages (BOM) using PLM for hand off at production stage.
- Manage all trim approvals for production orders.
- Work with Designer to create tech packs in Excel, for design development including sketch, spec, and construction details
- Adhere to a Time and Action calendar.
- General studio organization, filing, & multi-tasking.
- Strong Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator/ Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong organizational, communication & multi-tasking skills.
- Positive & creative team-oriented mindset.
- Good understanding of general garment construction.
- Some knowledge of PLM systems.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.