bout Vince

Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Known for its range of contemporary products, Vince offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories.

Title

Temp Associate Designer, Men's Wovens - appx. 3 months

Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $25 to $30 hourly. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Reporting Structure

The Temp Associate Designer, Men's Wovens reports directly to the Sr. Designer, Men's Wovens.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Support with concept and research development for seasonal deliveries
Hand sketch styles for presentation boards each season
CAD layout options including colorways to present to team
Research inspirational imagery in line with design direction and create presentation boards
Attend fittings and support Sr. Designer with preparation and maintaining all fit changes
Attend weekly Work In Progress (WIPs) meetings – accountable for maintaining records of all design changes
Set up initial seasonal linesheets for each collection and maintain as changes occur throughout development
Maintain updated Bill of Materials (BOMs)
Prepare seasonal color – once color pallets have been finalized, create smaller pallet boards to share with cross-functional teams
Create seasonal swatch cards for sketch boards
Assist with internal look book shoots by supporting the Chief Creative Officer in creating the material detailing all looks
Support Chief Creative Officer in creating digital inspiration boards for market
Maintain seasonal swatch library and inspiration closet
Perform additional duties and assignment as requested

What You’ll Bring:

Collaboration
Learning Agility
Prioritization
Accountability

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

Must have a college degree in Fashion Apparel Design
Must have a minimum of two years (includes internships) of experience in Apparel Design
Must have excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel
Must have excellent hand-sketching skills
Must be detail oriented individual and a strong self-starter. This position requires one to establish effective work relationships across multiple levels and functions.
Must be a team player, have ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and take initiative
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet all objectives and allow the various initiatives of the Design department to be accomplished in a timely manner
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication
Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change
Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills