Associate Designer

Position Overview The Associate Designer will coordinate, under the direction of the Designer, the execution of garments in the Johnny Was line. They will also collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as sewing and pattern‑making to ensure completion of line. Key Responsibilities Sourcing new China and Domestic fabrics Testing prints/embroidery Ordering fabrics/ buttons/zippers/trims Updating boards with body/fabric info Tracking DUPs packing list, samples/swatches/protos packing list, ETAS and prices of DUPS Creating line sheets (including drops, getting pricing) Sending lab dips; tie dye developments to overseas factories Develop spreadsheets for sample line (dups) in Excel and InDesign: Colors Dye house ship and receive Meetings with Head Designer, Design Director and team throughout development and duplicate stages Splitting for dye house Arrange sample line (dups) and send to showrooms Package all info for China Enter style information in ERP system (RLM) Other duties as assigned Accountability Accountable for the efficient follow through on the entire design process from taking direction from head designer, working closely and guiding sewer on garment sewing details and finishing of the garments as well as working closely with patternmakers to ensure garment is made correctly and in a timely manner. Qualifications Must be flexible, solution oriented and adaptive to changing priorities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation Starting Rate: $64,600.00 Equal Opportunity Statement This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off‑duty use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tommy Bahama