Associate Designer

Title

Temp Associate Designer, Women’s

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Support Designer in execution of original design ideas and specific design development projects 
• Supports and manages trim, as directed by Designer in partnership with Product Development
• Works closely with Tech Design, Patternmakers and Sample Room to coordinate in-house design development 
• Support with concept and research development for seasonal deliveries
• Assists in hand sketching and sketch updates throughout the seasons
• Prepare CAD layout options in Illustrator and Photoshop including colorways (stripes, prints, etc)
• Research inspirational imagery in line with design direction and create presentation boards
• Attend fittings and support Designer with preparation of all fit materials and samples, along with thorough notetaking
• Attend weekly Work In Progress (WIPs) meetings
• Set up initial seasonal line sheets for each collection and maintain as changes occur throughout development 
• Prepare seasonal color – once color pallets have been finalized, create smaller pallet boards to share with cross-functional teams 
• Set up design-owned portions of techpacks, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), updating through design process to support production readiness
• Create and maintain seasonal development binders, organize seasonal design racks and inspiration sample closet
• Perform additional duties and assignment as requested

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

• Must have a 4-year College degree in Fashion Apparel Design
• Must have a minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience in Apparel Design
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel
• Must have excellent hand-sketching skills 
• Must be detail oriented individual and a strong self-starter with the ability to establish effective work relationships across multiple levels and functions
• Must be a team player, have the ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines, and take initiative
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet all objectives and allow the various initiatives of the Design department to be accomplished in a timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills