FREELANCE ASSISTANT DESIGNER - Denim

We are looking for a Freelance Assistant Designer - Denim for a top fashion company located in New York, NY!Responsibilities: Attend vendor appointments Attend all fittings Co-present line with designers Bring cohesive, seasonal, thoughtful, brand right, strategic ideas to concept Stay aware of evolution of trend, competition and our customer Adhere to the calendar Review lab dips and strike offs for approval Review SRS with Designer Begin sketching original designs Develop washes, prints, and embellishments Travel to overseas offices as needed Communicate status of samples to merchandising Communicate with overseas offices regarding production issues (includes: tracking status, color comments, strike offs) Review sizing and placement of artwork Work with legal and/or licensing on artwork approvals Work with graphics on artwork requests Interface/communicate with production and merchandising Qualifications: 2 years denim experience in apparel industry Degree in Apparel or Fashion (2-4 year program) Full Circle experience highly preferred Flat sketching skills required Photoshop and Illustrator Re-coloring Microsoft Office programs Basic construction knowledge Pattern knowledge Color sensibility Knowledge of the wash/dye process, embellishments and different fabrics Presentation skills Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to decipher colors Effectively use office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers and faxes Sit for extended periods of time in one position Possess normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally - lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects