What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Fashion Designer position at Teri Jon?
Over the past forty years Teri Jon has become a leading brand in the world of fashion. The line is sold at the finest specialty and department stores around the world. Teri Jon is looking for a highly talented and motivated associate Designer to join our design team in a full time capacity.
A designer for Teri Jon leads and contributes to the entire Design team with the execution of seasonal day and evening collections and trends that maintain the brand identity. This person helps drive the design development process from concept through to production by create original, trend appropriate designs that meet market needs and drive sales, managing the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Candidates must submit along with resume images reflecting design aesthetics to careertj@gmail.com
Job Description:
· Supports Teri Jon Head Designer
· Flat sketching (either by hand or Illustrator)
· Create design sheets and filling out relevant style & fabric information
· Create and distribute Tech Packs for samples
· Create mood/concept boards for each season and competitive research
· Participate in concept review and line building recaps, in addition to line review
· Identify seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility
· Manage fabric development and s/y charts
· Assist in fabric development for evening
· Communicate with factories overseas on sample development
· Assist in production approvals
Skills Required:
· Must have 1-2 Years design work experience Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
· Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
· Strong fashion and creative senses, keen trend awareness
· Excellent organizational and communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Web PLM program, etc.
· Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color concept, & fabrication
· Ability to anticipate needs of team & have excellent time management skills
· Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; must be highly detailed oriented, creative, & team oriented