Product Development And Design Assistant

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

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The PD & Design Assistant supports the Product Development & Design team by contributing to the creation, development and execution of each season's Own Brand assortments from initial concept through to production.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist Product Development and Design team in research and design for silhouette, graphic and artwork trends.
• Assist with print & graphic development for each season.
• Review lab dips, artwork strike-offs and hand-looms for layout and execution.
• Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings.
• Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats) and communicate construction details.
• Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed.
• Maintain organized sample racks and submit files.
• Participate in sample reviews and fit sessions.
• Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• 1-7 years of experience in Women's Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development.
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic knowledge of Design, Apparel Construction and Textiles.
• Ability to understand and analyze Market/Trend information.