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We are looking for a Freelance Assistant Designer for a fashion lifestyle brand in New York, NY. This is a hybrid, contract position with the potential of extension. You will be responsible for creation of commercially viable product designs across womens performance activewear collections including sports bras, leggings, sport layers, lounge, fleece and sweaters.
Job Responsibility:
Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric
Deliver design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications with detailed tech packs and fit updates as collection evolves
Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis
Collaborate and follow-up on deliverables with vendors and key partners throughout the design process
Brainstorm and present ideas to team
Prepare materials for meetings and presentations and coordinate logistics
Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues
Build and maintain effective relations with key partners
Meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
Supporting Team for regular internal company presentations
Contribute to Custom requests when needed
Create and maintain accurate colored line sheets and PLM system as the source of truth for all cross-functional teams
With support of Manager, attend and lead weekly fittings to ensure execution of design intent
Conduct regular market research across wide variety of platforms to stay on top of trends
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Design
0-2 years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
Prior experience in Lingerie/Corsetiere constructions and understanding of female body silhouette
Sound knowledge of fashion history (key designers / styles)
Commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
Solid communication and presentation skills
Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
Flexible and creative problem solver
Moderate domestic travel
Microsoft Office proficiency
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign proficiency