COMPANY: Echo Design, Inc.

Echo Design, a fourth-generation American company, is a New York City based industry leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of fashion and home accessories in North America and globally. The company was founded in 1923, on the wedding day of its founders. What began with just a scarf has grown to include multiple brands in multiple categories. Building upon core strengths in print, pattern and color, Echo continues to evolve, always focused on respect for the consumer, each other, and on our global trading and manufacturing partners. After a century, Echo remains a dynamic and innovative company.

TITLE: Freelance Sr. Associate Print Accessories Designer - Private Label Division

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000

STATUS: Full-time, temporary to permanent

REPORTS TO: Creative Director – Private Label

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Freelance Sr. Associate Print Accessories Designer - Private Label Division – will work both independently and in collaboration with the design team to conduct trend research for private label customers, design, clean, and color original artwork/prints, maintain line sheets, create and maintain tech packs, analyze and comment on samples from initial concept through to production approval process.

PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Freelance Sr. Associate Print Accessories Designer - Private Label Division – will regularly work with Design and Product Development teams.

TRAVEL:

Freelance Sr. Associate Print Accessories Designer - Private Label Division - will travel on an as-needed basis. In-office attendance is expected at least three times per week.

EXAMPLE DAILY TASKS:

-Create original artwork (prints, yarn dyes, embroideries, etc.) according to each customers’ needs.

-Scan, clean, color-reduce, and put into technical repeat artwork in Photoshop or Kaledo.

-Develop tech packs and enter spec details into PLM system

-Measure samples, take pictures, record information in PLM system.

-Communicate with factories to respond to questions in a timely manner to ensure all calendar deadlines are met.

-Collaborate with PD partners to call out changes that may affect costing or delivery.

-Present trend and product during internal concept, merchandising, and sales meetings.

SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS:

-Bachelor's Degree in Patternmaking, Textiles or Fashion Design.

-5+ years of experience.

-Excellent artistic/drawing skills with a high level of creativity.

-Strong color sense with an ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum.

-Knowledge of printing, weaving, and dyeing techniques.

-Proficient skills in Adobe Creative Suite; Kaledo a plus.

-Working knowledge of PLM system

-Exceptional organization abilities with attention to detail and follow through.

-Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members at all levels of the organization.

-Strong presentation skills