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Assistant Designer, Knits
Talbots
New York, NY, United States
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Basic Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Designer, the Assistant Designer supports the creation and development of the category into marketable product line. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Principal Accountabilities:
• Participates in all stages of seasonal category product development.
• Consistently shops the marketplace (locally and through the web) to provide innovative ideas for category.
• Strong understanding of Talbots customer -- ability to present ideas through sketching, presentation boards and details that translate and reflect brand identity.
• Executes tech packs, utilizing Adobe Illustrator for flat and technical sketches, prepares pitch and trim sheets under supervision of Senior Designer.
• Partners with Senior Designer and cross-functional teams (Product Development, Sourcing, Tech, Research + Development and Merchandising) to ensure all phases of goal development from initial design to final product are being met.
• Assists with fittings, keeps details notes and provides input/feedback as necessary.
• Completes and maintains paperwork process for department, including the preparation and updates of sketches and product specifications.
• Responsible for achieving all calendar deadlines for Design.
• Manages and maintains trim and development library.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Knowledge:
• Experience in creating embellishment/embroidery layouts a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Design preferred
• Minimum 1+ year(s) experience
• Excellent computer skills; Illustrator. Experience with WebPDM and Photoshop a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Key attention to detail
• Ability to initiate, anticipate needs and manage up
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to multitask and problem solve
• Team player