Associate Designer (Pipeline Only)

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico’s FAS, Inc. in Fort Myers seeks an apparel designer to lead product for assigned categories from concept to finish and to support the design team in executing seasonal direction, line plan, margins, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include creating new silhouettes, preparing development packages and tech packs, managing multiple seasons, and translating design concepts for the customer. Market research and embellishment mockups may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field.
• 3+ years in apparel design, preferably contemporary market.
• Strong sketching and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external partners.
• Solid understanding of details, trim, fit and construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; CAD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports design team in creating product collections at season start; creates new silhouettes.
• Prepares development creative packages under senior designer direction.
• Manages multiple seasons across the development calendar and TA deadlines.
• Creates assortments aligned with brand positioning.
• Prepares design tech packs.
• Translates design concepts for the customer.
• Prepares for seasonal product review meetings.
• Shops market research to stay current with trends; may attend development fit sessions.
• May create artwork for embellishments, plaids, stripes, and mockups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sketching

Presentation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Trend forecasting

Attention to detail

Design thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

CAD

Job description

Come lead with us at 11215 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4 year college degree in Design

Qualifications

• 3+ years' in the apparel design industry, preferably contemporary market
• Outstanding sketching and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners
• Past experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trim
• Excellent silhouette and trend forecasting ability
• Strong sense and passion for print, pattern and details that make the brand and product unique
• Affinity for working in a team environment
• Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator , Excel, and Word
• InDesign and Micrographx experience preferred
• Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus
• The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus

Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.