Associate Designer - Women's Woven Tops (Onsite - San Francisco, CA)

Responsibilities

• Research global markets to identify seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories, and competitive inspiration.
• Assist in developing concepts and sketches for seasonal product lines and present design ideas to internal leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Partner with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing to support product execution from concept to store and site.
• Partner with Production to create tech packs and communicate the vision behind fit and design.
• Attend fit sessions and revise sketches and design packages based on feedback and stated priorities.
• Manage presentation boards and other product design administration to ensure the team stays organized and meets development deadlines.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment while managing multiple seasons and tracking development deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results.
• Strong sense of style, aesthetic, and color with the ability to translate trends through the customer and brand lens.
• Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color, sewing techniques, trim, and garment construction methods.

Pay

$50/hr. - $55/hr.