Design Assistant - Sweaters, Woman's Wholesale Apparel

Premier Brands Group Holdings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group in New York invites an Assistant Sweater Designer to support day-to-day sample coordination for private label accounts and to contribute to sketching and tech pack creation.

You will sketch in Illustrator, conduct seasonal trend research, coordinate with fabric vendors and factories, develop trims, create tech packs and presentation boards, and assist the team through development to market.

Portfolio must be attached; experience with knitwear and CAD is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to draw patterns and color CAD are a MUST.
• Knowledge of knitwear.
• Associate degree in Fashion or BA in related Science.
• Must know Illustrator and Photoshop and PLM.
• Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Must be organized with strong verbal and written communication.
• Portfolio must be attached to your resume.

Responsibilities

• Sketch concepts and color stories for sweaters.
• Coordinate seasonal development with vendors and factories.
• Prepare tech packs and CAD boards for production.
• Present samples to buyers during market weeks.

Skills

Pattern drawing

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Knitwear

CAD boards

Education

Associate degree in Fashion

BA in related Science

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Job description

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers.So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We are currently seeking an Assistant Sweater designer. This role is responsible for the day-to-day organization and follows up of samples for various private label accounts. Contribute to sketching and tech pack creation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sketching in illustrator
• Seasonal trend research
• Coordinate with fabric vendors and factories for seasonal development
• Maintain fabric library
• Develop new trims
• Create tech packs for seasonal development & confirmed production orders
• Create presentation boards with fabric swatches
• Collect, organize, steam and tag development samples & previously shipped samples
• Present/pitch all samples to buyer along with sales team each season during market meetings
• Maintain CAD Design boards with all jacket information for sells, costing, piece goods and production team
• Review and Fit garments with Technical Designers & Patternmakers
• Liaison between production/costing/fabric/tech teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 years' experience preferred
• Ability to draw patterns & color CAD are aMUST
• Knowledge of knitwear
• Minimum associate degree in Fashion or BA in related Science
• Must know illustrator and Photoshop and PLM
• Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must be organized
• Verbal and written communication skills required
• Interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player
• This role requires a portfolios to be shown, please make sure your portfolio is attached to your resume

Salary Range: $50 - $55K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.