Assistant, Designer - Boys
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective focused on innovation and customer-centric culture. The Assistant Designer will support the design development process by contributing original design concepts and ensuring timely execution of product development stages.
Responsibilities
- Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
- Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
- Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
- Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
- Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
- Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
- Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes
- Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
- Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Skills
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous, and creative
- Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
- 1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products and Mac computers
- Knowledge of CAD preferable
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Summer Fridays
- Generous PTO
- Merchandise discounts
- Excellent career development opportunities
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