Associate Designer, Sweaters (Chico's)

Chico's; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico's is seeking an apparel designer to develop product from concept to finish, supporting the design team in seasonal collections and line development. You will translate concepts into market-ready silhouettes while adhering to brand direction and margin requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in contemporary apparel design, strong sketching/presentation skills, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD. Fort Myers corporate location; full-time role.

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 with internal and external partners.
• Solid understanding of details and trim, fit, fabrics, finishes, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Supports design team in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season.
• Creates new silhouettes for categories within the collections.
• Prepares design tech packs and development packages.
• Shops monthly to market research trends and stays abreast of brand direction.
• May attend development fit sessions and contribute embellishment artwork.

Skills

Sketching

Presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

Job description

About usEstablished 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 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.