Design Associate, Accessories

Tailored Brands, Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tailored Brands, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Design Associate, Woven and Shoes to join its menswear fashion design team.

This role supports the design team in creating concepts, pushing new designs, fabrics, and colors for seasonal collections. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in fashion design/merchandising, 2–3 years design experience, and strong Illustrator/PLM/Photoshop skills; expects 40 hours per week in the NY office, with competitive starting pay of $76,398 to $101,847,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, merchandising/marketing, and/or design.
• 2–3 years of design experience in menswear.
• Specialized knowledge in men’s fashion, merchandising and technical design.
• Garment construction, trims, fabrics, finish and fit.
• Proficient in Illustrator, PLM, Photoshop and Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify key silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and seasonal initiatives relative to our customers.
• Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars; collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues.
• Approve lab dips and other development items; work with fabric and trim teams to give clear directions.
• Define product details (materials, trims, details) aligning with the design roadmap.
• Collaborate with product development, fabric and trim, technical design, production and buying teams to create synergy.
• Create, submit and update tech packs; assist Design Director in seasonal brand development and presentations.

Skills

Design

Merchandising

Technical design

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, merchandising or design

Tools

Illustrator

PLM

Photoshop

Excel

Job description

Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moores in ten provinces. Our purpose is to help our customers love how they look for moments that matter. We accomplish this by providing a personal, convenient, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with compelling products and world-class service. We help fulfill this mission by providing our employees with an engaging and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, growth and respect. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.BenefitsWe offer a generous package of health, financial, professional, and work-life benefits. Benefits typically include:· Medical, prescription, dental, vision, savings accounts, wellbeing program, life/disability, commuter, accidental insurance, legal services, 401k.· Bereavement, paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation pay, sick leave, adoption assistance, employee discounts and so much more!Work-Life BalanceWe understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:· Zoom-Free Fridays | so you can catch up on work· Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head start to the weekend· Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holidayAbout the JobWe currently have an exciting opportunity for Design Associate, Woven and Shoes to join our menswear fashion design team. This individual will possesses specialized knowledge in the fields of men’s fashion, design, merchandising, and technical design. The Design Associate helps facilitate the realization of the design team’s concepts and requires theoretically and practically applying knowledge of menswear design to work as part of the design team in creating concepts and pushing forth new designs, fabrications and colors for each season's collections.What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities· Conduct market research to identify key silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and seasonal initiatives relative to our customers· Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars. Work collaboratively with cross functional partners to provide resolution where possible and elevate any issues· Approve lab dips and other development items. Work collaboratively with fabric and trim department to provide feedback and clear and concise direction to execute accurately· Define product details (main materials, trims, and details) that align with the design roadmap· Collaborate with cross functional teams including product development, fabric and trim, technical design, production and buying team to create synergy and smooth operations across departments· Create, submit and update tech packs· Assist Design Director in seasonal brand development and presentations to provide support and track necessary adjustments and updates required· Maintain sketch library creating additions or adjustments where applicable· Assist Design Director to ensure timely handoff to meet calendar deadlines· Coordinate seasonal sample requests with the product development teamIn collaboration with the rest of the Design team, ensure each of the following duties are completed timely and well:Prepare and edit swatch boards and any other presentation materialsCreate and maintain all seasonal books with brand specific lab dips and developmentsPrepare the swatches for buyersCreate and update seasonal digital decksInput information into PLM, where necessarySkills & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising/marketing, and/or designMinimum of 2-3 years of design experienceSpecialized knowledge in the fields of men’s fashion, merchandising and technical designExperience in garment construction, trims, fabrics, performance features, finish and fitStrong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAble to adjust priorities to meet deadlines with good follow-through and a sense of urgencyOrganizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and complete them accurately and within deadlinesDemonstrated creative abilities and fashion awarenessThink analytically and strategically given competing interests and strict deadlinesTechnical sketching ability (flat and illustration); proficient in Illustrator, PLM, Photoshop and ExcelAbility to work at least 40 hours per week from the New York office with long hours as necessary to meet design and product development cycles and deadlinesWork Environment, Physical & Mental Demands· Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of timeAbility to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach dailyAble to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionallyMust utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipmentHours regularly 40 hours per weekThe starting rate for this position is $76,398 - $101,847 and may increase to $127,296 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.