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Assistant Design Coordinator Jobs in Plano, TX at Varsity Spirit
Title: Assistant Design Coordinator
Company: Varsity Spirit
Location: Plano, TX
VARSITY SPIRIT,A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY – THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BANDFor over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
Assistant Design Coordinator – Onsite: Varsity Spirit Plano office:640 Shiloh Rd, Plano, TX 75074
Varsity Spirit is hiring an Assistant Design Coordinator. The Design Coordinator will report to the Design Director and work closely with crossfunctional teams. The primary focus of the Assistant Design Coordinator will be to support all active design projects, and the design team with all the tasks necessary to achieve the team’s goals. This role best fits an individual who is detail oriented, a strong communicator and has excellent time management skills. This position will interact with internal customers such as sales representatives, pattern makers, production team members, and external customers.
What you will do:
Provide day to day design support including general administrative duties for design team.
Provides design team with key meeting preparation, including but not limited to sample & deck preparation, monthly assortment sell-thru reports.
Partner with NPI, Raw Materials Department, Sample Room, and other internal groups.
Maintain project documentation, including project plans, specifications, schedules, data sheets, and progress reports between Design and internal/external partners.
Track project milestones, deliverables, samples, and follow-up with vendors to ensure timely completion.
Facilitate communication and information sharing among team members ensuring everyone is informed about project progress, changes, and challenges.
Supports design team with assets for training and internal product set-up.
Assist with catalog photo shoot preparation and on-site duties.
What you bring:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple tasks at the same time, and adapt to changing priorities or project requirements.
Flexible team player; able to quickly adapt to change
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, specifications, and project deliverables.
Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, fostering positive relationships and driving consensus.
What you need:
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising or Communications preferred, or equivalent field experience/expertise
Previous experience in product development, project management, or a related role is desired.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce.com, Product Lifecycle Management software
Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
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