Associate Designer, Sweaters (Chico's)

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an apparel designer to create and develop product for assigned category from concept to finish, while supporting the design team to execute seasonal direction, line plan, and margin adherence.

You will translate design to the customer, prepare design tech packs, and participate in market research, fit sessions, and seasonal reviews, collaborating with internal partners to ensure the collection reflects brand positioning and market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design is required
• 3+ years of experience 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

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
• May attend development fit sessions
• May create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock-up projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

Print design

Trend forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

InDesign

Micrographx

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico's has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We're dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

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 required
• 3+ years of experience 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

Location

Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.