Associate Designer, Ann Mashburn

WHAT IS THE BRAND?

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand founded in 2007. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn), and other high-quality, iconic brands. Mashburn aims to be the best in American style and service... a brand that offers luxury-quality product at accessible prices, delivered with a memorable customer experience, and driven by a deeply personal brand voice that expresses the passion and inspiration of our founders.

WHAT IS THE JOB?

As Associate Designer on the Ann Mashburn Design Team, you will support the team in all aspects of the Design and Product Development process.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Work directly with Design Director to develop assigned categories from concept to final product.
• Work autonomously or with little guidance within established procedures and practices.
• Responsible for creating all tech packs including sketching, technical details, measurements, garment construction instructions, etc.
• Responsible for running fitting sessions:
  • Preparing samples for fittings: measure, inspect, steam
  • Schedules the fittings
  • Takes detailed notes during fittings
  • Using technical design skills, assists on fitting the garment correctly to ensure the intended fit is achieved
• Responsible for communicating all fit comments to the factories.
• Responsible for tracking samples through all development stages.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining sample library.
• Communicates and follows up with factories.
• Follows the Product Development Calendar to ensure samples are approved on time.
• Works directly with cross-functional team to communicate updates in a timely matter.
• Able to identify opportunities to improve processes and create plan of action.
• Anticipates potential issues and works to solve them efficiently and effectively.

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS?

• 1-3 years of Design experience
• High degree of comfort working with multiple apparel categories and a determination to think outside of the box for solutions - anything is possible attitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow through and organizational skills are critical.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and functions in an entrepreneurial organization.
• Motivated, resourceful problem solver. Must be proactive, collaborative, and a transparent team player when providing solutions.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proactive self-starter mindset that brings new ideas to the team.
• Technical Skills:
  • Garment construction knowledge is required.
  • Must be able to build specs and communicate clear and concise fit notes.
  • Strong technical sketching
• Proficient in:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • PLM
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to quickly build relationships and influence others.
• Must adhere to Product Development Calendar.
• A self-motivated, problem solver outlook with a "no task is too small" attitude.
• A flexible, positive, and creative mindset with the ability to work under pressure.
• Reflects our core values of Hopeful, Helpful, Hospitable, Hard Work, Nimble and Humble.