SummaryWe are seeking a creative, passionate, and self-motivated Design Associate for our Denim & Bottoms category. The candidate must have strong research, sketching, and design skills. The Design Associate will support all phases of the design development process from initial concept to final production with the team.
Responsibilities- Support the product design execution, research and specification for woven bottoms, denim, RW shirts & Outerwear within classification or brand as defined.
- Contribute to market and product research, style specification and materials selection in line with product brief and brand category as directed by team leads and merchandising leads.
- Provide market and trend research relative to area of expertise in design including functionality, materials, trim and animation.
- Support product definition work and sharing of product attributes to cross functional partners.
- Support design teamwork in templates and maintain accurate digital folders of design boards.
- Sketch assigned styles with accurate and accessible digital files and folders.
- Extensively research tear sheets, mood images, vintage garments, prints, colors, and silhouettes each season and organize design ideas effectively.
- Prepare and create inspiring seasonal design boards with team for design presentations and meetings.
- Sketch detailed flats and work in Photoshop, must be able to capture all design details, proportion, and the movement of the garment.
- CAD/render sketches with patterns, prints, and color in Photoshop.
- Make design mock-ups and treatments during the design cycle to support design ideas and presentations.
- Create, execute, and complete all design handoffs/Tech Packs and responsible for owning and making sure Tech Packs from design’s end is complete and always updated as changes occur.
- Update sketches and CADs as changes occur in the line, communicate to CFT partners, and update design board accordingly.
- Own/follow-up on the weekly merch team add/drop memo and ensure design’s end is updated.
- Assist in reviewing/approving incoming production samples, strike-offs, dips, and design submits.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the entire line and responsible for tracking/updating changes.
- Attend all fittings and partner with PD/Technical team on all sketch and BOM updates and learn how to fit the garment properly with team.
- Serve as a liaison across all CFT partners to ensure information flow is accurate through the entire design development process.
- Must be able to work independently, multi-task, prioritize projects, have the ability to troubleshoot, and think creatively to find solutions.
- Organize electronic and physical design binder, samples, bins, and materials.
- Support day to day of all design functions and work effectively and efficiently within the team.
- Maintain and update all seasonal digital files and folders & internal library storage of raw material submissions.
Requirements- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design preferred.
- Technical skill requirements: Must be Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Must be proficient in hand sketching and Illustration.
- Heavy Draping and 3D experience a must.
- PLM and Adobe XD experience a plus.
- High taste level and creative ability.
- Works with sense of urgency and ability to complete tasks with speed, ease, and accuracy.
- Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of garment construction.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills: verbal and handwritten.
- Affinity and passion for the brand.
- Related design experience.
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