Freelance Associate Designer - Knitwear and Accessories

• Work closely with category leader to design category-specific product based on design direction given
• Fully owning the Tech Pack process from initial start to working with tech on POMs and to the finalized updates to Bulk Production
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, aesthetic, functionality, fabric, details, color, etc.
• Learn and understand the ins-and-outs of the details related to a specific classification
• Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
• Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
• Interact with Merchants and Production to develop working partnership
• Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings
• Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations
• Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
• Perform preliminary seasonal design research
• Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
• Perform other duties as required
• Able to work in a hybrid environment

• Bachelors Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• At least 2 years of related Apparel experience
• sweater or knitwear experience is a plus
• PLM experience required
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills
• Must be detail oriented, very organized, computer literate, able to handle multiple tasks at once, and perform successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
• Must be proficient in creating technical flats in both Illustrator and hand sketching
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home

sweater or knitwear experience

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• direct deposit
• commuter benefits