The Assistant Designer supports the Design Director in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. Cold Weather Knits Printed and Woven Scarves Felt, Straw and Cut and Sew Hats Leather and Cut and Sew Gloves Strategy & Innovation Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull qualities, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment Operations & Results Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes Customers & Relationships Follow-up with internal customers and partners including sales and production; facilitate interoffice communication Build collaborative relationships with vendors, internal customers and partners Leadership & Teams Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary Skills and Requirements Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative Basic knowledge of textiles (knits and wovens), printmaking, garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim. Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design 1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel or accessories Skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Centric Brands is an equal oportunity employer
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