Design Associate, Wovens

Conduct market research to identify key silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and seasonal initiatives relative to our customers Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars. Work collaboratively with cross functional partners to provide resolution where possible and elevate any issues Approve lab dips and other development items. Work collaboratively with fabric and trim department to provide feedback and clear and concise direction to execute accurately Define product details (main materials, trims, and details) that align with the design roadmap Collaborate with cross functional teams including product development, fabric and trim, technical design, production and buying team to create synergy and smooth operations across departments Create, submit and update tech packs Assist Design Director in seasonal brand development and presentations to provide support and track necessary adjustments and updates required Maintain sketch library creating additions or adjustments where applicable Assist Design Director to ensure timely handoff to meet calendar deadlines Coordinate seasonal sample requests with the product development team

Key Duties

• Prepare and edit swatch boards and any other presentation materials
• Create and maintain all seasonal books with brand specific lab dips and developments
• Prepare the swatches for buyers
• Create and update seasonal digital decks
• Input information into PLM, where necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising/marketing, and/or design
• Minimum of 2-3 years of design experience
• Specialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, merchandising and technical design
• Experience in garment construction, trims, fabrics, performance features, finish and fit
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines with good follow-through and a sense of urgency
• Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and complete them accurately and within deadlines
• Demonstrated creative abilities and fashion awareness
• Think analytically and strategically given competing interests and strict deadlines
• Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration); proficient in Illustrator, PLM, Photoshop and Excel
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week from the New York office with long hours as necessary to meet design and product development cycles and deadlines
• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily