Overview:
The Associate Designer will work closely with Designers to support and develop seasonal apparel lines and select and seek approval for all raw materials and colors.
Key Accountabilities:
· Assist Designers in product development of seasonal brand right lines at all stages, including (but not limited to) market research, trend presentations, and sourcing all raw materials
· Meet all deadlines in adherence to the seasonal design calendar
· Research, select and seek approval for fabrics, trims, silhouettes, color palettes, and patterns
· Contribute to the creation and design of lines according to predetermined style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
· Set up and maintain seasonal catalog(s)
· Ensure that product development logs, line sheets, inspiration boards and design archives library are accurate and updated regularly
· Communicate regularly with Sourcing to update and share information on line development
· Create technical packs which include detailed sketches, fabric and garment construction, and pattern and graphic placement, to be used in building the seasonal collection
· Partners with Showroom Coordinator to set and maintain showroom appearance
· Create CAD sketches of styles in development
· Ensure all production package requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner
· Special projects as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design with a strong knowledge of garment construction
· 2+ years of experience in the fashion industry as an Assistant or Associate Designer (children’s wear experience a plus)
· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
· Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
· Brand appropriate aesthetic
· Ability to sketch brand right designs