Design Operations Associate - Accessories

EMERGING BLUE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent New York-based fashion company seeks a Design Operations Associate to enhance the workflow between design and production. This role involves managing tech packs, ensuring brand uniformity, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams, offering a competitive salary of $75,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the fashion industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize tech pack workflows for assigned brands.
• Ensure design and production execution aligns with brand aesthetics.
• Coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams for design alignment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Creativity

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Product Development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Design Operations Associate - Accessories

Design Operations Associate - Accessories

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Design Operations Associate

The Design Operations Associate will work closely with cross functional partners to oversee the execution of workflow between design and production across designated brand(s) and ensure proper execution.

Job Description

Design Operations Associate

The Design Operations Associate will work closely with cross functional partners to oversee the execution of workflow between design and production across designated brand(s) and ensure proper execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and prioritizing the tech pack workflow, details, and status for assigned brand(s).
• Review key tech packs, identify issues, and elevate them to ensure consistency across the brand(s), working with other Design Operations Managers to maintain uniformity.
• Support the team in meeting deadlines and ensuring milestones align with the project calendar.
• Help coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams to facilitate design alignment and communication.
• Work with Graphics, Technical, and Design teams to gather all necessary components for tech packs.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving sourcing and production issues, collaborating with teams to ensure brand aesthetics and design intent are met.
• Regularly communicate with PA/TD teams for approval-related issues.
• Keep Sourcing updated on product development progress.
• Use technologies to manage and adjust workflows and tasks within the Design Operations team.
• Assist with staffing support and team development.
• Attend trade shows and industry events when needed.
• Conduct market research on construction techniques, cost-saving strategies, and spot-check production for assigned brand(s).
• Travel as needed for development and production support.
• Help with special projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in the fashion industry
• Ability to think analytically as well as creatively
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Design Operations Assistant/Associate (s)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive, flexible with changes, and collaborative
• Brand appropriate aesthetic
• Ability to travel (if needed)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
  
  

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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