POSITION TITLE: Assistant Designer

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assist Designer with all duties related to assisting with design, development, and approval of new products of the Design department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work with Designer to meet all agreed upon dates in the Design Calendar. Assist Designer with all aspects of the line development, complete design packs, and assist in the garment technical fit process developing embellishments and trims. Assist in set up of all Concept presentations. Prepare presentation boards highlighting fabric, flats, and figure sketches. Ensure that boards are up to date with the most current designs.

Attend all fittings and provide input/feedback as necessary. Keep detailed notes from all fittings. Continually update system with any changes made to the garment. Ensure that the system is being used properly. Work with operations to identify areas of opportunity to improve the system functionality.

Research competitive developments in fabric, qualities, trim and models. Assist in identifying seasonal fashion direction, merchandise trends and client needs for the area of responsibility. Participate in line assortment building and line presentations with the goal of creating a cohesive and exciting collection. Work collaboratively with Product Design/Management, Merchandising, Fabric and Color teams, Technical Design, and Vendors.

EDUCATION: Associate Degree

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0-2 Years