In-house Production/Technical Fashion Designer – P/T

We are seeking a Production/Technical Designer with a strong design background to work closely with our in-house Creative Team. You will assist our Knitwear Fashion Designer & Creative Director in all production as well as design-related tasks in the studio. Experience in knitted construction is highly advantageous.

The ideal candidate is charismatic, sharp, articulate, highly organized, fashion- forward, eager to learn and able to multi-task swiftly.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

-Organize and manage current sample collections, fabric and trim library

-Communicate with production team overseas during all phases of design development

-Develop upcoming collections from inspiration & concept to final production sample

-Create & oversee artwork, inspiration boards, design boards

-Sketch or draw flats on the computer

-Knowledge of knitwear fabrics and techniques (a major plus!)

-Basic pattern-making, draping & sewing skills (a plus)

-Develop innovative designs to elevate the brand

-Knowledge of global market trends

Qualifications:

-Experience in Fashion design & product development (3 years min.)

-Strong design and conceptual skills (a major plus)

-Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

-Microsoft Excel & Word, above 50 wpm

-Excellent taste level & brand awareness, strong sense of color, fashion, product & trend

-Responsible and positive, problem-solver, forward thinker, hard worker, team worker

-Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, competing priorities and tight deadlines simultaneously while maintaining quality

-Proficient in English, both written & oral

-Mandarin a major plus!

Company Background:

KERISMA is a versatile women's knitwear line inspired by nature & architecture. We are a small, family-owned & operated business based in Downtown Los Angeles. Visit us at shopkerisma.com or @shopkerisma IG for more info.

In addition to your resume, please provide a cover letter and portfolio samples

(academic & professional). Applications without visual samples will not be considered. Please submit your application by email and enter the following in the subject line: "Production/Technical Designer Position - MAY 2022 - first name, last name, date"

Thank you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

Vaccinations are required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Los Angeles, CA 90015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location