Associate Designer and Designer
Adecco Creative and Marketing is recruiting for contractors to start as soon as possible for a popular women's apparel retailer. They are known for classic-styled suits, separates, dresses, shoes and accessories.
Must be open to a hybrid role in Columbus, OH starting as a full-time contractor. Weekly pay and benefits after 60 days.
• Assist Sr., Designer/Designer, in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season for specific category/categories
• R&D new fabric and techniques
• Research and assistin creating new silhouettes for categories
• Supportthe design team by preparing necessary visual tools (i.e. sketches, line sheets in google slides, presentation boards, fabric swatches, color standards, etc)
• Email daily communication to agent/vendor offices as needed
• Assist in coordinating category samples and cads for line review and Line Coordination
• Attend all Fit sessions pertaining to your category/categories
• Partner and communicate with PD/Sourcing to ensure accurate translation of design intent
• Partner with merchants to know and understand sales of your category and be able to apply this sales knowledge to future development
• Collaborate with the entire design team to support outfits, monthly messages and color within lifestyle
• Assist in all sketching seasonal assortment, creating accurate seasonal tech packs, tech pack updates and line sheets per categories under the direction of the Sr. Designer and/or designer
WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• 3+ years of experience in a design or product development-related position for a fashion retailer.
• Background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpointt. Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Kaleido style experience preferred.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.