Asst Designer

Immediate need for a talented Asst Designer. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Water Street New York (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-14608

Pay Range: $37 - $37.93/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy 
• Deliver product designs with flawless execution, achieving goals with speed, agility, and acute attention to detail 
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit, and fabric 
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization 
• Recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis 
• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development 
• Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners 
• Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications 
• Create detailed tech packs, focusing on construction, drapes and finishing techniques to ensure first prototypes come in accurate and in line with brand''s expectations. Update BOMs in Centric and ensure accuracy.  
• Update line sheets throughout the season, both with sketches and color and ensure all information is accurate by collaborating with cross functional teams (including Color & Print, PD, Graphics teams). 
• Manage, develop, and inspire junior design talent 
• Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships 
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-“CAD", "Adobe Illustrator" , " PLM" 
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (garment cads, hardware trim cads, formatting line sheets, flooding cads on illustrator quickly)
• Sensibility for creating aesthetical pleasing cads so the product is attractive in 2d form
• Ability to work at high speed while paying attention to detail across all formats
• A team player who shows up with an authentic optimism and cad-do attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience 
• 3+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment 
• Strong talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance 
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines 
• Strong understanding and design including fit, construction and fabrics 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite 
• Experience in Centric a plus  
• Customer service philosophy 
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach  
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented 
• Solid communication and presentation skills   
• Experience and passion to motivate and develop talent 
• Flexible and creative problem solver 
• Must be able to work in a schedule in our New York City office.

Our client is a leading Retail Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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