Assistant Designer

Overview

Assists the Design team through all phases of seasonal development. Communicates and partners with overseas vendors and internal cross functional team members through all development stages.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure that all requests, changes, updates, etc. are handled in a quick, concise, and thoughtful manner.
• Researches, develops, tracks, and approves all design trim for each collection within a season.
• Sketches all seasonal designs in Adobe Illustrator, enters all style information into PLM and makes revisions and corrections when necessary.
• Communicates seasonal brand right trend ideas through market shopping, internet, and print media research.
• Organizes all style and trim information for reference and easy access.

Qualifications

• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Web PDM or equivalent a plus
• Basic patternmaking and garment construction
• Basic knowledge of fabric qualities for the garment industry
• Creativity and flexibility
• Positive attitude and collaborative
• Detail oriented

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred
• 1+ years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

About Us

About Us:
At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com.

Salary Range

USD $24.00/Yr. - USD $27.00/Yr.