Product Design & Development Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Meijer Inc.; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a talented fashion designer or product developer to assist the Product Development and Design team with silhouette, graphic and artwork trends, and seasonal print development.

You will review lab dips, artwork strike-offs, prepare PLM packages, sketch designs in Illustrator, and communicate construction details to cross-functional partners. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Art and 1–7 years of experience expected; proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop required;

Qualifications

• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic knowledge of Design, Apparel Construction and Textiles.
• Ability to understand and analyze Market/Trend information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Development and Design team in research and design for silhouette, graphic and artwork trends.
• Assist with print & graphic development for each season.
• Review lab dips, artwork strike-offs and hand-looms for layout and execution.
• Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings.
• Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats) and communicate construction details.
• Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed.
• Maintain organized sample racks and submit files.
• Participate in sample reviews and fit sessions.
• Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Color & trend

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Market/Trend analysis

Design knowledge

Apparel construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a talented fashion designer or product developer to assist the Product Development and Design team with silhouette, graphic and artwork trends, and seasonal print development.

You will review lab dips, artwork strike-offs, prepare PLM packages, sketch designs in Illustrator, and communicate construction details to cross-functional partners. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Art and 1–7 years of experience expected; proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop required;