Associate Designer, Denim (WHBM)

White-House-Black-Marke; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

White House Black Market is seeking a design professional to develop product from concept to line finalization. You will support the design team, create new silhouettes, and prepare tech packs to ensure seasonal concepts align with brand direction.

The role requires a design degree and 3+ years in apparel design, with strong sketching, presentation, and trend forecasting skills. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential; expect collaboration across teams and supplier interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design is required.
• 3+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably contemporary.
• Outstanding sketching and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external partners.
• Solid understanding of details and trim; strong silhouette and trend forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Supports design team in creating product collections at the beginning of each season.
• Creates new silhouettes for categories within the collections.
• Prepares development tech packs and packs design assets for review.
• Shops monthly for market research to understand brand trends and retail direction.
• Supports in managing multiple seasons at different development stages.
• May attend development fit sessions and create embellishment artwork.

Skills

Sketching

Presentation

Communication

Trend forecasting

Print and pattern

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Word

InDesign

Micrographx

Job description

About usBuilt on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic color contrast – White + Black – WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers.POSITION OBJECTIVE:This position is responsible for creating and developing product for assigned category or categories from start to finish, as well as support the design team to execute the seasonal concept direction, line plan style development, adhering to margin requirements, and timely completion of product.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Supports design team in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season. Creates new silhouettes for categories within the collections.Prepares development creative packages under direction of the senior designer and/or designer.Supports in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A.Creates assortment relevant to brand positioning.Prepares design tech packs.Demonstrates the ability to translate design to/for the customer.Prepares for seasonal product review meetings.Shops monthly to compile market research to gain understanding of brand and stays abreast of trends both directional and at a retail level, including, but not limited to brick & mortar and online research.May attend development fit sessions.May create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock-up projects.Other duties as assigned.This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Design is required3+ years of experience in the apparel design industry, preferably contemporary marketOutstanding sketching and presentation skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partnersPast experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trimExcellent silhouette and trend forecasting abilityStrong sense and passion for print, pattern and details that make the brand and product uniqueAffinity for working in a team environmentComputer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and WordInDesign and Micrographx experience preferredSolid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plusThe ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus#LI-CS4Location:Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928Position Type:Regular/Full timeEqual Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.