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Associate Designer, Woven Tops
Talbots
New York, NY, United States
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BASIC PURPOSE: This position is responsible for the creation of original product design through vision and illustration of design concepts into clothing and accessories appropriate for Talbot’s Knits category. This position reports to the Senior Designer.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Assists in identifying seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility
• Serves as liaison between Design, Product Management and Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development process
• Responsible for technical package process, to include drawings, measurements and design detail specifications and hands off to Technical Design
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, yarns/fabrics and design details) and is responsible for tracking changes/additions
• In Designer's absence, conducts fit sessions (first through fourth fits) and keeps supervisor informed
• Maintains specification sheets, trim sheets and pitch sheets
• Participates in concept presentation and line building recaps, in addition to line presentation
• Assists in making Design Presentation Boards
• Researches competitive market and presents results and ideas to Designer
• Assists in executing designs to the Conceptual Assortment Plan slots while staying within the pre-determined development ratios
• Continues to develop and increase understanding of Talbot’s customer
• People Management , builds collaborative relationships with vendors and internal clients o Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings o Mentors, coaches and counsels direct reports on performance expectations
• Key partners include: Product Management, Merchandising, Fabric and Color teams, Technical Design, and Vendors
Job Requirements
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and experience at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience.