ASSOCIATE DESIGNER - Contemporary Sportswear

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Create b/w technical sketches and detailed tech packs and trim sheets following designer instructions
• Assist designers in design process, trend research, sourcing fabrics and more as needed while understanding target customer and price point
• Responsible for production and development approval process working alongside senior designer and design director: labdips, fabric and yarn submits, trim submits, bulk fabric approvals and more as needed. Communicating comments to overseas factories and keeping organized logs.
• Meet all deadlines in adherence to the seasonal design calendar
• Assist in maintaining linesheets, and style overviews for each season
• Sample and fabric coordination, tracking and requests

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design with a focus on women’s sportswear (wovens, tailoring, cut & sew knits, sweaters)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience
• Thorough knowledge of fabric, garment construction and specs
• Must be highly proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator &  Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Simparel knowledge is a plus

SALARY: $65,000 - $75,000, DOE