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Assistant Designer, Women's
Global Brands Group
New York, NY, United States
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Specific Responsibilities
The Assistant Designer supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Strategy & Innovation
• Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos.
• Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment.
Operations & Results
• Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary.
• Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
• Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library.
• Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes.
Customers & Relationships
• Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication.
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
Leadership & Teams
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
Skills and Requirements
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim.
• Bachelor’s Degree in fashion design.
• 1 plus years related experience and/or training in apparel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products and Mac computers; knowledge of CAD preferable.