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We are looking for a Freelance Associate Designer, Kid's Sportwear & Outdoor Product, with a top fashion brand in NYC The Associate Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Job Responsibility:
Research and identify trend directions
perform competitive analysis
pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends
ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches
review specification sheets and line sheets
ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives library
ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Create final designs in 3D and create final assortments in Visulon
Select and review raw materials and trims
ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate
review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions
manage fit process
Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production, and vendors
manager interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop, and retain talent
Requirements:
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills
team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability, and sensibility for merchandising
ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim
familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
3-5 year's experience in apparel design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers