Associate Designer

The Associate Designer works closely with the Designer to develop and execute the assigned categories with the seasonal trend concepts and merchandise strategy. Manages the design execution process to ensure all deadlines are met.

What You'll Do:

• Researches global market to identify new trends trend, fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces and other raw materials.
• Shops market for trend and inspiration and interpret for the target market.
• Works closely with the buying and technical design team throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity.
• Designs and creates sketches and specs for Product Development team, including front and back sketch, construction details, illustration, material, trims, hardware spec.
• Maintains design records and ensures line sheets are up to date.
• Communicates with cross functional partners daily.
• partners with Designer in reviewing and approving design, lab dips, trims, and fabrics details, etc.
• Participates in fitting sessions and provides fit comments to ensure proper fit and brand integrity.
• Participates in the conceptual development of product lines in order to create and deliver effective, cohesive product presentations to sell concepts and convince others to adopt a course of actions.
• Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, and new concepts.
• Produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs.
• Creates style board for area of responsibility, showing silhouette and color, fabric, print/pattern options.

• High School diploma required, Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience including technical knowledge.
• Plus size experience preferred but not required.
• Solid design and conceptual skills.
• Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire new ideas/concepts.
• Technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color, sewing techniques, graphics, and trim.
• Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric, and silhouette.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Flexibility to deadline demands, seasonal schedules, and possible travel.
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
• Our open floor plan allows for a creative, collaborative and fun environment.
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, FSA and on-site, chiropractic and massage therapy services as well as fitness and yoga classes.
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community.
• Child Care Discount at participating locations.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
• On-site gym, basketball court and car wash service. Commuter benefits. Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies.
• Work and learn alongside industry leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility available at all levels of the organization.