JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DESIGNER

LOCATION: New York, NY, in-person

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assist Designer is responsible for the design and development of loungewear, ready to wear, loungewear/ sleepwear styles, consistent with the company’s vision and brand strategy. The goal is to create design collections from concept through product, consistent with brand image and target customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design Research and Concept Launch

· Assists in concept process; creates seasonal story boards to communicate overall concept to Chief Creative Officer

· Research market trends, color and raw materials

· Develop product based on line plan and seasonal concept

Design Development and Line Status

· Operate within company product development calendar to meet designated goals and deadlines.

· Organize presentation boards and assist in the preparation of meetings

· Be involved in every step of the development process

· Responsible for initial technical packages for overseas proto development as well as purchasing specs

TP’s for bulk production

· Attend fit sessions and record changes

· Execute CADs for linelist and meet product development calendar deadlines

· Manage approval of lab dips and strike offs for development

· Maintain seasonal line sheets and partner with cross-functional team members to communicate updates

· Communicate with PD and Sales/Merchandising teams to ensure all product needs are met

· Organize and maintain seasonal design deck, color binders and print flow

· Additional responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of 1+ years of women’s ready to wear industry experience

· BFA, BS in Fashion Design or equivalent

· Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop Program; Kaledo is a plus

· Basic computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

· Excellent hand sketching /digital sketching and illustration ability

· Technical knowledge of garment construction and fit

· Ability to communicate clearly using fabric/merchandising/garment construction terminology and skills both written and verbal

· Great eye for color; understands possibilities of fabric and construction; looks for new and innovative ways to use color, fabric, and details in design

· Organized and detailed orientated

· Must be able to multi-task, prioritize work on a continual basis, able to lead and work independently.

About the Company:

The Natori Company (www.natori.com) designs high-end fashion, with collections including lingerie, bras, sleepwear, ready-to-wear, bedding, towels, home fragrance, swim, and more. The company was founded in 1977 by CEO and founder Josie Natori, who continues to be the head designer for the Josie Natori, Natori, Josie, and N Natori labels.

Assistant Designer