FP Movement Assistant Designer - Performance Outdoor

Role Responsibilities

• Translate new ideas for upcoming seasons and presentations by sketching and/or mocking.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings.
• Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer.
• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed.
• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process.
• Absorb and execute original design ideas through draped & sewn mocks in preparation for key meetings.
• Proactively perform special tasks as needed.
• Support in office organization of samples, mocking yardage, trims, fabrics, and other design tools.
• Photograph samples on model and photo edit as needed.

Role Qualifications

• Assistant Design: 1-3 Years of professional design or related industry experience preferred
• Bachelor Degree in Fashion Apparel Design, Sportswear Design or related preferred
• Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Sewing, draping, mocking experience
• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners
• Strong organizational skills and ability to intuitively respond and reprioritize as needs shift during the development process
• Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction
• Entry level knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via computer program
• Ai experience note required but is a plus!
• Ability to relocate to or current residence in or within commuting distance to Philadelphia, PA