Assistant Designer, Men's RTW

FRAME is a brand that bridges the heritage and quality of manufacturing in Los Angeles with a distinctly European aesthetic. Its collections take inspiration from a French way of "dressed up casual" embodied by the style icons of the 1970’s.

Since the brand’s inception in 2012, FRAME has rapidly evolved from the off-duty models favorite denim brand, to a fashion house that produces four ready-to-wear collections a year.

With headquarters split between Culver City, Los Angeles and Fitzrovia, London, FRAME is known for its coveted wardrobe classics, American craftsmanship and its loyal following.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Designer, the Assistant Designer will provide vital support to the Designer. This role conducts research and assists the Designer in the creation of new product concepts in line with the overall product strategy for Ready- to- Wear.

Responsibilities :

• Assists with designing the Ready- to- Wear collection.
• Creates and maintains tech packs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works on product execution through production.
• Assists the Designer and Associate Designer with send outs, tracking, sending, receiving, etc.
• Assist the Creative Director in assembling all trim sheets.
• Works with team to assure that design calendar deadlines are met.
• Organizing, photocopying, assembling mood boards, thread cards, updating sketches as required.
• Stay current on the men’s Ready to Wear contemporary market.
• Researches relevant lifestyle trends, product trends, color trends, fabric trends and new trims & garment details.
• Identifies new product opportunities.
• Works closely with the Designer to interpret each brief, collaborating on ideas and direction.
• Collaborates with other designers within the business area and where relevant across the business to share ideas and identify new opportunities.
• Provides input to the product strategy for the relevant department.
• Assists in the production of trend packs, tech packs, and sourcing packs.
• Helps the Designers to achieve other strategic objectives for the sub-brand or product department.
• Supports with the development of fellow colleagues and Interns, delivering relevant training and support when required.
• Assists the Designer and Associate Designer with day to day tasks including scanning, sketching and competitor reports.
• Assist Associate Designer with data entry and maintenance of PLM system.
• Attends weekly fittings, takes thorough notes.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of design experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Passion and eye for design
• Strong organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to clearly articulate a point of view