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Assistant Designer, Product Development Jobs in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area at Fashion Nova
Title: Assistant Designer, Product Development
Company: Fashion Nova
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
About UsFashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women, men, curve, luxe, sport, swim, beauty, and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.
Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers, celebrities, and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.
About The RoleReporting to the Director, Vendor Strategy, you as the Assistant Designer, Design & Product Development are responsible for communicating with vendors to provide trend-right styles and act as a consultative partner on behalf of Fashion Nova on buying decisions. You will compile samples from vendors and provide buyer feedback to optimize the garments. You will oversee the recommendation of trends and colors for future developments. You will be working with domestic and international vendors and manufacturers.
Responsibilities
Contribute to overall trend and direction for each season, for all designs, labels and specific categories
Design styles, develop or select trims, and identify colors for fabrics selected at the Raw Materials meeting
Work with vendors to globally source, find fabrics and new styles that are within budgetary guidelines to develop.
Assist with the Product Development and Buying team on a weekly basis to review emerging trends to chase in-season.
Track development samples and Pack / Unpack packages
Participate in fittings and provide input on garment adjustments and improvements
Manage weekly fittings.
Required Skills
1+ years of experience with Design, Account Management, or Project/Program Management related to Fashion
1+ years of experience working with international manufacturing vendors; thorough understanding of skill sets and capabilities of each vendor within the design and manufacturing process.
Highly creative, organized and self motivated with the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast paced environment
Sound communication skills to effectively collaborate with Buying and vendors
Proficient computer skills (Google Workspace, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Percentage of Travel: 10% of time traveling internationally to visit vendors
English, additional language(s) an advantage
Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite
Benefits
Formalized career paths
Flat management platform
Manager Training Academy
Creative Development Internship Program
Fashion Nova Cares Program
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
Weekly catered lunches
Summer Fridays at Headquarters
Team bonding events and programs
Employee discounts
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age…
