Associate Designer

About the role

We are looking for a temp creative assistant apparel designer to support design team across multiple brands. We are seeking an individual who will work well with the creative team in a fast-paced environment, has a positive attitude, is quality driven and pays close attention to detail. Deadline driven performance is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate well with all departments, including Product Development, Tech Design, and Production, on collaborating efforts.

Responsibilities

• Ability to create tech packs (technical sketches, CADs, BOMs, trims) in illustrator format with high proficiency.
• Ability to create, manipulate and pitch prints, stripes, plaids and graphics in illustrator format.
• Keep design department organized by filing and storing all trims, fabric, submits and samples so cross functional teams can easily access when needed. Additionally, take meeting notes and communicate to cross-functional teams.
• Review vendor submits (lab-dips, strike-offs, handlooms, proto samples) and communicate comments to designers/ product developers.
• Assist in daily design process in multiple seasons, brands and product lifecycles. Examples include: online trend research, shopping, sketching in illustrator, fabric and trim selection and development and fittings.

Qualifications

• AA or BFA in fashion focused Design Degree.
• 3-6 years of apparel design and product development experience.
• Proficient in design software, including adobe creative suites.
• Working knowledge of both design and production process, garment construction, fits, fabric, trim and wash development.
• Ability to work as a team player and take oral and written directions/ critiques.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and organize daily activities.
• Deadline driven with excellent project management, time management and sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and meet all design deadlines.
• Innovative, self-motivated, creative, organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small team environment.
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal and team-work dynamics.
• Ability to present work to internal teams.
• Strong eye for trend and color.
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
• Please submit examples of your work or portfolio to be considered.

Benefits

La Jolla Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular, full-time employees designed to support overall well-being and work-life balance. Eligible team members can participate in:

• Health, HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Enjoy additional perks and opportunities for growth within a collaborative, lifestyle-focused culture.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing: Must be able to see well enough to read reports.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers, vendors and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up products.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to type and use technical sources.