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Associate Apparel Designer

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full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: City of Industry • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Helps design team create sketches and design intent pages for tech packs, preparing spec sheets with detailed technical information, maintain design records and creates line sheets for cross-functional teams
  • Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and creating apparel for Men’s, Juniors, Plus size and Children’s- Denim experience is a plus
  • Develop and assist team with presenting trend / mood boards and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve alignment on projects
  • Research and shop market for trend and inspiration, identifying new trends in fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces and other raw materials
  • Work closely with buying, product development, art, product development and technical design team throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity
  • Assists design team with following the product through its full development process – helps reviewing and approving design, lab dips, trim, fabric details, participating in fittings and providing fit comments to ensure proper fit and brand integrity
  • Participate in the conceptual development of product license apparel lines, providing recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, and new concepts

Requirements

  • College degree in design or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of design experience, preferably in a corporate/team environment, Licensing, Fashion, Junior, Men’s – Wholesale experience is a plus
  • Technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes, sewing techniques, graphics and trim
  • Must be knowledgeable in Pop Culture & Licensing
  • Must have excellent flat (CAD) Sketching Skills – 3D Fashion rendering experience is a plus
  • Must have Tech Packing Skills
  • Team player, able to adapt to a fast pace ever changing environment
  • Highly organization and communication skills - both written & verbal. Strong computer (Mac) skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • General to intermediate understanding of fan-based consumer market
  • Excellent communication skills verbal and written to effectively communicate with cross functioning teams
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
apparel designtechnical knowledge of fabric constructionsewing techniquesflat (CAD) sketching3D fashion renderingtech packingtrend researchmood boardsfit commentsproduct development
Soft Skills
team playeradaptabilityorganizationcommunication skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingcreativity