Associate Designer

The associate designer will work with the Design Director - in bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right and brand-right trims, fabrics and designs. You will design product lines from concept to hand off at the pre-production stage with a focus on fit, fabric and comfort. This position must be able to identify emerging fashion trends and business opportunities to be at the forefront of design in this zone within the right price point that will create a profitable margin. Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with Design Director to create seasonal product lines – from market research, mood board

• creation, designing, merchandising and fit.

• Responsible for researching/shopping the market in order to identify new trends/inspiration, fabrics, techniques, etc.

• Designs, sketches and creates mac packs for every style within that product line to include all technical information clearly detailed to hand off to Product Development

• Create and maintain all seasonal and replenishment merch pages

• Prepare and update competitor analysis

• Create and update category boards seasonally

• Create SMU styles as needed

• Work with Designer/Graphic artist to create embroideries as needed

• Attends all first proto and production fittings

• Check in, tag and manage all samples for the season

• Adheres to time and action calendar

Skills:

• Strong organizational and problem solving skills

• Ability to multi task and prioritize

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer

• Expert design and conceptual skills

• Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts; ability to conceptually visualize and build a line

• Excellent sense of style and color

• Excellent organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.

• In-depth knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, sewing techniques, graphics and trim

• Fast, efficient, nimble. Experience working in a shifting and collaborative environment with a great dealof constructive feedback and input.

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines

• Exhibits passion and takes initiatives continuously

• Utilizes productive work methods

• Strong time management Exercises sound judgment

• Displays consistent innovation on the job

• Meet deadlines and follows through with all tasks, assignments and job duties in a timely manner

• Experience with PLM, 3D Design and Browzwear

Education:

• College degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

• 3 plus years design experience.

Requirements:

Specialized Knowledge/Technical Skills:

• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of MS office

• Proficient sketching in Illustrator

• Exceptional Photo Shop skills.

• Strong knowledge of garment construction and textiles, including price points and merchandising needs.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to Director of Design

• No Direct Reports

Status:

• Exempt