Job Description
Our Assistant Designer is an individual contributor responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. This role coordinates and delivers brand-right designs that align with the overall concept and business strategy, encompassing style, color/print, fit, and fabric for new and existing product lines. The Assistant Designer applies a solid working knowledge of fashion trends and consumer needs to product designs. The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for the brand, works collaboratively, and is able to take direction while developing their design skills and contributing to team goals.
Responsibilities: - Assist the design team in creating brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction and business strategy.
- Deliver design sketches and prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction.
- Build and maintain the sample room.
- Create flat sketches and CAD images.
- Prepare the design team for routine and milestone meetings, including coordinating line presentation boards/tableaus and selecting product samples.
- Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners, including Production, Technical Design, and Merchandising, as well as vendors.
- Partner with Technical Design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting with scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up.
- Track and organize development samples, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines and properly passed off to key partners.
- Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions.
- Adapt designs based on feedback and incorporate revisions through finalization.
- Apply processes to understand and anticipate customer needs in order to exceed expectations and respond effectively.
- Utilize internal and external resources to source new ideas and stay current on competitor research and trend analysis.
- Communicate point of view clearly through mood boards and concept tears.
- Achieve established goals with strong attention to detail by tracking progress and anticipating potential issues.
- Pursue opportunities to grow professionally and develop design skills and competencies.
- Develop an understanding of the brand identity and specific product category.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver work efficiently with speed and agility.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- Entry-level experience with some design experience in a comparable retail environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Centric experience is a plus.
- Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and strong attention to product styling and performance.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong ability to retain and recall information.
- Customer-service-oriented mindset.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Highly motivated, passionate, and results-oriented.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Solid understanding of garment construction and the ability to communicate construction instructions clearly.
- Ability to champion change and react with speed and agility.
- Flexible and creative problem-solving skills.
- Professionalism and accountability.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Freelance, Work at office, Flexible hours