Associate Designer

Women's Contemporary Brand is looking for an Associate Designer! This position will work closely with the Creative Director, and Senior Designer to design the line from concept to final show.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Designer and Production Manager throughout design development process
• Assist in seasonal trend research
• Assists with all aspects of design packages – sketching, tech packs, creating and maintaining design line sheets
• With the direction of the Head Designer, successfully implement hand drawn or computer aided sketches, embroidery layouts, and embellishment layouts
• Participate in fittings and document clear and precise notes during fitting
• In charge of updating tech pack with fit notes to send to the factories
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk
• Maintain an organized fabric and trims library
• Assist in CAD development
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Sweater knowledge is a plus
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience of 3+ years in design field
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or similar
• Knowledge of basic sewing and garment construction
• Knowledge of fit and how to measure garments
• Enthusiastic about the brand and willing to learn
• Strong organization skills with an acute focus to detail
• Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel and Word
  
  

Salary $56,000- $65,000