Assistant Surface Designer

Job description

Description

Individual contributor responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. Coordinate and deliver brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing color/print, graphics and prints for new/existing product lines. Applies a solid working knowledge of fashion trends and consumer needs to product designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on graphic, print and color
• Work cross functionally with design to help influence evolution of product
• Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
• Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis.
• Collaborate and follow-up on deliverables with vendors and key partners throughout the design process including Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development.
• Brainstorm and present ideas to team.
• Prepare materials for meetings and presentations and coordinate logistics.
• Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues.
• Be able to keep up in a fast paced environment.
Qualifications

• Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on limited experience to plan and accomplish goals.
• Takes direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of scope/decision making.
• The ability to develop close working relationship and work as part of a team.
• Strong sense of color and understanding of color theory
• Good knowledge of garment construction
• BA in fashion design/graphics/print/textiles
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator is a must). Experience with NED Graphics Easy Coloring is a bonus

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.