Title : Assistant Designer - Intimates/Lingerie

Work Location: New York, New York 10019

Duration : 3 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type : Hybrid

Pay rate: $ 30-$35/hr

The Assistant Designer is responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. They coordinate and deliver brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Assistant Designer opportunities are available in the Very Sexy and Casual Panties categories.

Assist the design team in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
Deliver design sketches/prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction
Build and maintain the sample room
Create flat sketches, CAD images and TPs to support the Team
In charge of updating the Design LS
Prepare design team for routine and milestone meetings, including the coordination of line presentation boards/tableaus and selection of product samples
Partner with technical design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting with scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up
Track and organize development samples, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines and seamlessly passed off to key parties
Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions
Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis
Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues
Pursue/embrace opportunities to personally grow and develop skills/competencies
Develop and understand the VS eye/brand identity and specific category
Build and maintain effective relations with key partners
Seek to improve process in order to deliver efficiently with speed/agility
Clear communication and share challenges, difficulties in a timely manner

Qualifications

Exceptional creative talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
Adobe suit proficient
Organized and able to manage several projects at the same time
Demonstrate passion for Lingerie and strong knowledge of the brand History and DNA
Able to take on board constructive criticism
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to recall information
Customer service philosophy
Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
Solid communication and presentation skills
Solid understanding and ability to communicate construction instructions
Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
Flexible and creative problem solver
Personal professionalism and accountability
Moderate travel
Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience
Microsoft Office
Illustrator/Photoshop proficiency

Additional Preferred Experience

PLM experience is a plus
Entry level with some design experience in a comparable retail environment