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Design Assistant
Cornerstone Brands
Exeter, NH, United States
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Business Unit Summary
Be a part of this dynamic team that supports all aspects of our business and is integral in ensuring Garnet Hill exceeds the expectations of our customers everyday!
A Day in the Life
The Design Assistant will support the Design Team in the execution of all aspects of Garnet Hill’s private label design and development process.
• Manage and maintain the seasonal Excel subclass document, ensuring all garment information is accurate and up to date for cross-divisional use.
• Digitally create and maintain the seasonal design visuals representing all developed products with accuracy.
• Ensure all artwork is prepared in a production feasible way then build and send clear callout directions for the factories to follow.
• Assist Designers in print, embroidery and other artwork CAD execution and development.
• Facilitate clear and timely assortment change communications, both internally and externally as needed.
• Communicate the Designers approvals and comments on factory submissions through a PLMon system.
• Assist Designers in maintaining organized file and factory submission record keeping including but not limited to; digital files, strike offs, color lab dips. Document the approval status of each.
• Maintain departmental print artwork and sample archives.
• Create and maintain pantone color boards detailing our seasonal palette.
• Compile market and trend research to review with Designer/Sr Designer – gain an understanding of the brand, drive innovation and stay current on the competition.
• General administrative duties to include filing, copying, mailing packages, presentation preparations and organizing samples and design work space.
Keys to Success
At Garnet Hill, our employees are creative, hardworking, fun loving, and absolutely passionate about what they do. We pride ourselves in our entrepreneurial spirit and, like our customers, enjoy achievement, family, and a fully satisfying life!
Must Haves
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),
• Ability to create detailed fashion illustrations for tech pack creation
• Basic knowledge of garment construction and fabrics
• Excellent color assessment skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
Nice to Haves
• Knowledge of InDesign is a plus
Why Garnet Hill?
Drawing on inspiration from around the world, Garnet Hill creates unique apparel and home furnishings that can be described in two simple words: Beautiful, Naturally.™ Beautiful design and natural fibers are hallmarks of the company, which was founded in 1976 as an importer of English flannel sheets. It has grown into a destination for discerning customers everywhere, and is a multichannel marketer offering the merchandise it designs and curates for women, kids and home through catalogs and garnethill.com.
Garnet Hill’s headquarters is located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, with an additional expanded office along the Seacoast.
Teamwork is not a catch-phrase at Garnet Hill; it is a lifestyle. It is who we are. Committed as a team, we continue to provide the highest quality and service to our customers and suppliers. We conduct our business with a set of core values that include integrity, respect, creativity, kindness, innovation and excellence.
In addition to a high energy, team-based environment we offer great career potential and a competitive compensation and benefit package, including:
• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts on Cornerstone & Home Shopping Network Products
• Paid Time Off
• Discounted Group Auto & Property Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program