Assistant Designer

Solomon Page · New York

FULL TIME

Job Description

We are hiring an Assistant Designer for a top lingerie company in NYC! Our Assistant Designer is an individual contributor responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. Coordinates and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Applies a solid working knowledge of fashion trends and consumer needs to product designs. Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Takes direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of scope/decision making.

Pay $40/hr

Responsibilities

Assist the design team in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy

Deliver design sketches/prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction

Build and maintain the sample room

Create flat sketches and CAD images

Prepare design team for routine and milestone meetings, including the coordination of line presentation boards/tableaus and selection of product samples

Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners (i.e. Production, Tech, Merchants) and vendors, ensuring all communication is flowing to the correct people

Partner with technical design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting with scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up

Track and organize development samples, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines and seamlessly passed off to key parties

Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions

Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization

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

Communicate point of view clearly through mood boards and concept tears

Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues

Pursue/embrace opportunities to personally grow and develop skills/competencies

Develop and understand the eye/brand identity and specific category

Build and maintain effective relations with key partners

Seek to improve process to deliver efficiently with speed/agility

Required Qaulifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Entry level with some design experience in a comparable retail environment

Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign proficiency; Centric a plus

Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to recall information

Customer service philosophy

Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach

Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented

Solid communication and presentation skills

Solid understanding and ability to communicate construction instructions

Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility

Flexible and creative problem solver

Personal professionalism and accountability

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit:

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Company	Solomon Page
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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