Assistant Designer – Dresses & Skirts for Modern Classics

Talbots; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at Talbots brands

Career development and mobility within

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Talbots in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer in creating a fully concepted line for the Dresses and Skirts categories. You will participate in seasonal development, sketch, and prepare tech packs using Illustrator.

Collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Technical Design, and Merchandising to move from concept to final product, assist fittings, manage sketches and specifications, and ensure deadlines are met. Knowledge of PLM and Miro is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Design preferred.
• Minimum 1+ year experience.
• Proficient with Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience with PLM and Miro is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organized and able to multitask.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all stages of seasonal category product development.
• Consistently shops the marketplace to provide innovative ideas for category.
• Strong understanding of Talbots customer -- ability to present ideas through sketching, presentation boards and details that translate and reflect brand identity.
• Executes tech packs, utilizing Adobe Illustrator for flat and technical sketches, prepares pitch and trim sheets under supervision of Designer.
• Partners with Designer and cross-functional teams to ensure all phases of goal development from initial design to final product are being met.
• Assists with fittings, keeps details notes and provides input/feedback as necessary.
• Completes and maintains paperwork process for department, including the preparation and updates of sketches and product specifications.
• Responsible for achieving all calendar deadlines for Design.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

PLM

Miro

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

PLM

Miro

Job description

Talbots in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer in creating a fully concepted line for the Dresses and Skirts categories. You will participate in seasonal development, sketch, and prepare tech packs using Illustrator.

Collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Technical Design, and Merchandising to move from concept to final product, assist fittings, manage sketches and specifications, and ensure deadlines are met. Knowledge of PLM and Miro is a plus.