Associate Designer - Temporary|Contractor Apply
Associate Designer - Temporary/Contract Role
Length of Assignment: 3 months with possible extension
Start Date: Monday, March 25, 2024
Schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
The Associate Designer Temp/Contractor works closely with the Designer to develop and execute the assigned categories with the seasonal trend concepts and merchandise strategy. Manages design execution process to ensure all deadlines are met.
MUST PROVIDE LINK TO PORTFOLIO OR SAMPLES OF WORK IN RESUME.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Designer will be working on Intimates & Bras
- .Research global market to identify new trends, fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces and other raw materials.
- Shop market for trend and inspiration and interpret for the target market.
- Work closely with the buying and technical design team throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity.
- Design and create sketches and specs for Product Development team, including front and back sketch, construction details, illustration, material, trims, hardware spec.
- Prepare spec sheets with detailed technical information.
- Maintain design records and ensures line sheets are up to date.
- Participate in fitting sessions and provide fit comments to ensure proper fit and brand integrity.
- Participate in the conceptual development of product lines to create and deliver effective, cohesive product presentations to sell concepts and convince others to adopt a course of actions.
- Provide recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, and new concepts.
- Produce design sketches and make seasonal presentations of product designs.
- Create style board for area of responsibility, showing silhouette and color, fabric, print or pattern options.
What Youll Need:
- Solid design and conceptual skills.
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum 3 years of design experience
- Intimates/Bras experience a must.
- Plus size experience preferred.
- Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire new ideas/concepts.
- Technical knowledge of fabric construction finishes and techniques.
- Strong knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color, sewing techniques, graphics, and trim.
- Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric, and silhouette.
- Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Flexibility to deadline demands, seasonal schedules, and possible travel.
- Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.
- Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
- Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
- Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.
- Team player with a can-do attitude, and with the ability to work independently or collaboratively with multiple people and/or teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Pay rate: $32 $36 per hour
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