Assistant Designer, Women’s Knits, Fleece, & Active

PACSUN

Anaheim (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 73,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Dog-friendly office

On-site cafe

Gym access

Referral program

Job summary

Pacsun seeks a Design Assistant to support the designer from concept to completion, developing flat sketches, cohesive concepts each season, and preparing presentations with the design team.

The role requires a 2-year AA in Design/Fashion Merchandising (or equivalent), knowledge of garment construction and CAD/Adobe, and strong communication. This full-time position is in Los Angeles with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 2-year AA Degree preferred in Design/Fashion Merchandising, or equivalent experience.
Bamboo Rose or PDM training preferred.
Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette.
Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
0-3 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training w/practical experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the designer in creating styles from concept to completion in whatever capacity is necessary.
Work with the design team to develop flat sketches, create cohesive concepts each season and prepare for presentations (must have an interest in gaining strong wash experience and denim knowledge).
Collaborate with Mens and Womens team for Concept Presentations.
Help execute the concepts of the designer with critical attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all department deadlines.
Monitors development of preproduction samples with partnership with Product Managers.
Effectively communicate with and provide accurate, clear information to vendors, product development team and tech team via tech packs and emails needed.
Attends fittings to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment and prepares for meetings with merchants and product development.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Strong collaboration

Education

AA degree in Design/Fashion Merchandising

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

Job description

Join the Pacsun Community

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun exists at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. We’re a lifestyle brand built with and for the next generation, bringing together the culture, creativity, and self-expression that define youth today.

Our curated assortment features some of the most relevant brands and styles in the world, including adidas, Brandy Melville, Fear of God Essentials, alongside Pacsun’s own labels and exclusive collaborations.

But Pacsun is more than what we sell. It’s the community we build.

This is Pacsun. Built with culture. Powered by community.

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About the Job

Assists the designer in creating styles from concept to completion in whatever capacity is necessary.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

Assists the designer in creating styles from concept to completion in whatever capacity is necessary.
Work with the design team to develop flat sketches, create cohesive concepts each season and prepare for presentations (must have an interest in gaining strong wash experience and denim knowledge)
Collaborate with Mens and Womens team for Concept Presentations
Help execute the concepts of the designer with critical attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all department deadlines.
Manages communications between design function and non-design team members.
Fuel a collaborative creative environment among design team and merchandising team
Interested in learning and continuing the company’s commitment to sustainability initiatives
Create/Manage all BOMS and TPs on design side
Monitors development of preproduction samples with partnership with Product Managers.
Responsible to conduct market research and become familiar with issues and effects that influence our industry’s shifts in business.
Effectively communicate with and provide accurate, clear information to vendors, product development team and tech team via tech packs and emails needed
Attends fittings to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment either with or without Designer. Prepares for meetings, organizes programs and communicates style info to merchants and product development.
Works with Product Managers to monitor lab dip, hand loom, and strike-off approval.

What it takes to Join:

Minimum 2yr AA Degree preferred in Design/Fashion Merchandising, or equivalent experience.
Bamboo Rose or PDM training preferred.
Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette.
Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
0-3 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training w/practical experience.
Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary Range

( $70,000 - $73,000)

Competitive short-term incentive program
Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
Dog friendly office environment
$1,000 referral incentive program
Generous associate discount of 30 - 50% off merchandise online and in-stores
On-site Cafe
On-site Gym with Fitness Classes
Weekly Car Wash Service and more!

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer