American specialty retailer and direct marketer seeking a Freelance Women's Designer to join their team!

What You’ll Do:

Assists in identifying seasonal fashion direction, merchandise trends and client needs for the area of responsibility.
Assists in the execution of tech packs, both flat and technical sketches, pitch sheets and trim sheets.
Contributes to conceptualization and implementation of the line. Prepares presentation boards highlighting fabric, flats, and figure sketches. Assists in set up of all Concept presentations.
Participates in line assortment building and line presentations with the goal of creating a cohesive and exciting collection.
Assists in research and development for trims and print and pattern.
Attends all fittings and provides input/feedback as necessary. Keeps detailed notes from all fittings.
Facilitates and administers interoffice communication.
Adheres to calendar and attends all meetings as required.
Researches competitive markets.
People Management
Builds collaborative relationships with vendors and internal clients
Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings
Assists in executing designs to the Conceptual Assortment Plan slots while staying within the pre-determined development ratios.
Continues to develop and increase understanding of Talbot’s customer.
Key partners include: Product Management, Merchandising, Fabric and Color teams, Technical Design, and Vendors.

Who You Are:

Knowledge and experience at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required.
Experience working with WebPDM.