Soft Goods / Fashion Designer

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Soft Goods / Fashion Designer for its Exton, PA operation. This long-term contract role involves creating and developing designs for new products, and supporting updates to existing lines.

You will manage your workload to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of soft goods/fashion design experience, with BA/BS in Fashion/Apparel/Textile design and strong pattern drafting and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of soft goods / fashion design experience with cross functional teams.
• BA/BS or equivalent in Fashion/Apparel/Textile design.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop designs for new products and support updates for existing products.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Define form, aesthetics and user-product interfaces using a broad creative skillset.

Skills

Soft goods design

Fashion design

Pattern drafting

CAD (AutoCAD)

Education

BA/BS in Fashion/Apparel/Textile design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Soft Goods / Fashion Designer Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Soft Goods / Fashion Designer for our client’s Exton, PA area operation. The position is a long-term contract role and a fantastic opportunity to join a Fortune 500 industry leader. The Soft Goods / Fashion Designer will work with teams to create and develop designs for new products and provide support for updating existing products when required. You will take responsibility for managing your own workload to ensure deadlines are quality standards are met. Utilizing a broad creative skillset, you will define aspects of form, aesthetics and the interfaces between users and products.

Pay: 30-33/hr.

Qualifications

3+ years soft goods / fashion design experience working with cross functional teams BA/BS or equivalent in Fashion/Apparel/Textile design Ability to draft and drape patterns to develop prototypes and refine for manufacture Strong conceptual, 2D visualization (sketching) and communication/presentation skills, the ability to develop patterns for technical fit and sew prototypes Cut, sew and construct prototypes using industrial sewing equipment and accepted sewing manufacturing techniques Organizational skills, effective time management skills, aggressive drive for performance, and extremely high levels of personal accountability are required Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and meet required deadlines Working knowledge of computer aided design systems, preferably AutoCAD Working knowledge of managing specifications in a Product Lifecycle Management system Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing, planning, and presentation skills and demonstrated the ability to lead by direct control and influence for positive business outcomes

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D200