Design Operations Specialist for Fashion Tech Packs

Emerging Blue, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerging Blue, Inc. is seeking a Design Operations Associate in New York to ensure accurate tech packs and smooth workflow across brands. You will collaborate with Design, Technical, and Sourcing teams; manage seasonal style specifications; and uphold design standards.

The role requires 2+ years in fashion, strong Excel and Adobe CS skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities. This is an on-site position with close interaction across teams and overseas partners.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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 design, sourcing, overseas offices to ensure design’s intent is met.

Skills

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Organization

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Emerging Blue, Inc. is seeking a Design Operations Associate in New York to ensure accurate tech packs and smooth workflow across brands. You will collaborate with Design, Technical, and Sourcing teams; manage seasonal style specifications; and uphold design standards.

The role requires 2+ years in fashion, strong Excel and Adobe CS skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities. This is an on-site position with close interaction across teams and overseas partners.