Assistant Designer: Knitwear & Trend Development

The Talbots LLC; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Merchandise discount at our brands

Career mobility within brands

Volunteer opportunities and charitable

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 40

Résumé du poste

KnitWell Group in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer in creating a fully conceptual line for the Sweaters category. You will help identify seasonal direction, prep tech packs, pitches, and presentation boards, and assist in line assortment and development.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Design, 1–2 years in design, and a passion for fashion with strong sketching, color, and trend sense. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree equivalent in Design
• Experience with knits/sweaters preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in Design
• Creativity and enthusiasm for fashion
• Strong sketching and illustration ability
• Ability to identify color and fashion trends
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office Applications

Responsabilités

• Assist in identifying seasonal fashion direction, merchandise trends and client needs for the area of responsibility
• Assist in the execution of tech packs, both flat and technical sketches, pitch sheets and trim sheets
• 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
• 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

Description du poste

KnitWell Group in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer in creating a fully conceptual line for the Sweaters category. You will help identify seasonal direction, prep tech packs, pitches, and presentation boards, and assist in line assortment and development.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Design, 1–2 years in design, and a passion for fashion with strong sketching, color, and trend sense. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel is required.