Design Operations Associate - Sleepwear / Hosiery

EMERGING BLUE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERGING BLUE is seeking a Design Operations Associate to work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate workflow across brands. You will oversee tech packs, support uploads of art and specs for sourcing, and ensure timely processing of production package requests.

The role requires close collaboration with Design, Technical, and Sourcing, and adherence to the design calendar. The ideal candidate has a fashion design background with 2+ years in the industry, strong Excel skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, product development or related field required.
• 2+ years in fashion industry as an assistant or associate preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Must be strategic, persuasive and collaborative.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee tech packs for all details across the season.
• Assist with uploading tech packs, spec pages, and artwork for sourcing.
• Process production package requests accurately and on time.
• Meet deadlines per the design calendar.
• Coordinate with Design, Technical, and Sourcing on style specs.
• Maintain design standards across specified brands.
• Attend fittings and ensure updates are communicated to teams.
• Resolve pre-production and production issues with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

Design Operations Associate

Reports To: Design Operations Manager/VP Design Operations and PLM Management

Overview

The Design Operations Associate will work closely with cross functional partners to ensure consistent and accurate workflow across all brands.

Key Accountabilities

• Check and oversee tech packs for all details throughout the season
• Facilitate the uploading of tech packs inclusive of spec pages, and artwork for sourcing
• Ensure all production package requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Meet all deadlines in adherence to the design calendar
• Work directly with Design, Technical, and Sourcing on all seasonal style specifications
• Maintain Design Standards across specified brand(s)
• Attend and participate in fittings and ensure changes/updates are executed within tech packs and communicated to Sourcing/Overseas Offices
• Resolve pre-production and production issues by partnering with both design and sourcing/production/PA/TD to ensure design’s intent is met
• Manage daily communication with Overseas Offices/Factories and expedite resolutions to issues in a concise and timely manner
• Communicate and confirm updates/changes to styles to Souring Team
• Coordinate any additional materials needed for Production
• Communicate on workload, solve for solutions, and elevate issues

  Required Skills/Abilities/Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in the fashion industry as an Assistant or Associate
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
  • Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive and collaborative
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign)

  Salary: 65-75k (On-site)