Company Name: Kroger General Office
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position SummaryResponsible for general support of the Senior Apparel Designer and Apparel Designer on the design and development process of apparel private brands. Support includes the product development and design functions to execute trends, as developed by creative director, that meet market needs and drive sales by ensuring timely execution of each stage in the process. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Essential Job Functions
Support the Senior Apparel Designer and Apparel Designer to create a line/category that is on trend, sell-able and upholds the brand integritySupport the design process from initial sketch to productionSupport in preparation of line and presentation and breakdown including room set up, samples, and materials for line reviews and buyer meetingsSupport in preparation of proto samples, store bought samples, fabric swatches, sketches and tears during development meetingsSupport in management of Seasonal line sheets with-in the PLM system and maintain records so Line sheets are updated and correct for product line selectionSupport in tracking and communication in approved fabric samples, lab dips and other development materials sent from factoriesSupport in fittings including updating sketches as neededManage shipping and tracking of all samplesSupport in review of design samples and clearly communicate changes for timely project completion including stitching, cut, and fit specificationsCreate technical flats of designs with accurate construction callouts, selection of raw materials and colors, manage development of BOM data integrityCommunicate details relating to all aspects of garment with suppliersInterpret fashion, market trends and competitive product offerings to understand the over-all market and identify opportunities relevant to our product as directed by Apparel Creative Director and DesignersKeep abreast of current industry, design and apparel trends for all four quarterly deliveriesStay up to date on the design and development schedule to ensure a timely completion of projectsMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationMinimum Position Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED1 year experience in a related design fieldAbility to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time resultsAbility to work successfully across all organizational levelsExcellent oral/written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft OfficeUnderstanding of PLM, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesignExpertise in apparel design, construction, tailoring, fit and a broad working knowledge of textilesUnderstanding/Experience in Sketching, design, sewing techniques, pattern constructionKnowledge of silhouettes, fabrications, construction techniques, fit and trimUnderstanding of how to develop and identify seasonal trends and creating story and mood boardsKnowledge of fabric construction performance, and any specific processing and treatmentsDesired Previous Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree in apparel design-related discipline or combination of relevant education and experience
Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: West
States: Oregon
Keywords:
Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more nearly half a million Associates across 35 states. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Posting Notes: OR || Portland || 3800 S.E. 22Nd Ave. || 97202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || General Merchandise || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None
