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ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Womenswear Outerwear Jobs in New York, NY at Avancer Homes LLC – Genesis Day Training Center LLC
Title: ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Womenswear Outerwear
Company: Avancer Homes LLC – Genesis Day Training Center LLC
Location: New York, NY
Associate Designer will work closely with the Design team, Sr. Designer and Design director to create seasonal concepts and development of product lines. They will also be responsible for administration and follow up of the product design process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and development new and c/o seasonal styles that are consistent with the Hawke & Co brand direction.
Responsible for creating and maintaining illustrator images for CADs and line sheets
Attend fit sessions with lead designer(s) and make necessary adjustments to CADS and tech sheets
Assist developers and textile designer with approving lab dips and print strike-offs
Help with coloring up prints and create print job request forms for the textile designer
Know the marketplace and the Hawke & Co consumers. Market research (online and in stores) to identify seasonal trends within silhouettes, print and color. Focus groups with marketing and merchandisers to learn more about the consumers needs.
Closely works with the merchandisers, tech designers, developers and marketing teams to create the right product for the consumers.
Responsible for SMU requests, excess fabric orders, grab bag designs.
Assist with the GTM sales meeting (Presentations, product break outs, salesman tools, set up/break down)
SKILLS:
Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator/Indesign/Photoshop
Basic knowledge of pattern making, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing
Basic knowledge of apparel design, prints and color.
Ability to create flat sketches (front/back/side) and detailed sketches (in illustrator) to clearly communicate how the garment should be created/constructed/ or worn.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Accustomed to working in a rapidly changing, high growth environment and to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changes
REQUIREMENTS:
College degree in Apparel Design.
3+ years in apparel design
Why You’ll Love Working for Hawke & Co
401K
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Salary Range: $54K – $77K
Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
