About the Role

FINESSE represents the new generation of fashion companies powered by the latest technology. Our dynamic Design & Product Development Team translates covetable trends into tangible products on a tight weekly timeline. We are looking for a creative Associate Designer & Product Developer with experience in design and product development. Must have a strong understanding of construction and the ability to CAD and prepare Teck packs.

The Associate Designer & Product Developer report to the Senior Fashion Designer & Product Developer and support the Product Department's day-to-day functions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development process from inception through production
Assist with sourcing: fabric, trims, and new techniques
Assist with initial sketching, CADs, print mockups
Build Tech Packs: CADs, BOMs, Constructions and initial specs
Send out Tech Packs, artwork files, and POs
Create and maintain: PLM system, Product Listings, Line Guide, and other company documents
Participate in fittings by taking clear notes to ensure design intent and fits are properly executed
Track Development and Production milestones to ensure the timely deliveries of Samples, Bulk Shipments, and TOPs
Log, spec, and QC TOPs to ensure the accuracy of bulk production
Organize and maintain: sample racks, physical and digital material library
Update weekly vendor WIP reports

About You

You are an enthusiastic self-starter who loves to take initiative and enjoys tackling challenging problems with creative solutions. Your curiosity and inquisitiveness drive you to explore new methods and approaches, and you have an abundance of energy to wear multiple hats and continuously strive to innovate and improve.

Recommended Background

Must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
At least 2-3 years of experience
Understanding of product development: timeline, costing, and margins
Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, and Adobe Suite: Illustrator and Photoshop
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
Must be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills
Take on ownership of individual projects while working on collaborative projects
Excellent organizational and time management skills with an appropriate sense of urgency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What You'll Love at FINESSE

Being at the forefront of and working towards creating a culture-defining new product
A close-knit, extremely passionate & world-class team excited about changing the face of fashion
A diverse team and culture that values inclusivity and individuality as the highest priority
Company-sponsored happy hours and outings
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401k
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Free weekly team lunches
Unlimited PTO

Our Culture

FINESSE has a dreamer & doer culture. We envision the next age of fashion & consumers and then get to work to implement it, always thinking creatively, innovatively, and collaboratively to create real change. We are energetic, highly creative, and hungry for change that is both revolutionizing as well as ethical.