Randa Apparel & Accessories · 1 day ago
Associate Designer
Rosemont, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
0+ years expRanda Apparel & Accessories is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace for its associates. The Assistant Designer for Men’s Leather Goods will support the design and development of various leather goods, contributing to all stages of the design process from research to market presentation.
ApparelB2BBrand MarketingE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Maintains an awareness of current design trends, influences, and stays up to date on competitor research
Designs and creates trend boards and collateral materials for both internal, licensors, and customer presentations
Develops new materials, constructions, and hardware for the brand of responsibility
Collaborates with licensors, merchandising, and design teams by communicating, presenting, and explaining ideas internally
Design collections that meet brand direction as well as company initiatives and market needs
Guides the development process from research to technical development to market presentation
Creates detailed technical drawings and specs for factory partners
Conducts follow-up on product design processes to include preparation of tech packs, sample requests, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes, communications with overseas factories, etc
Achieves set goals with attention to detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues, and manages design calendar deadlines
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Degree in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent degree/experience
0-3 years of design experience in a fashion design or industrial design field
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Well-versed in the use of various other software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Works well in a team setting, co-working on projects
Clear and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25% - 30%), previous experience traveling overseas is a plus
Must be able to receive, lift, open, and unpack boxes containing product samples
Benefits
Competitive base salary.
Hybrid work schedule.
Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
Commuter benefit plan.
Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
401(k).
Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth
Company
Randa Apparel & Accessories
Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is a global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Katz
Executive Vice President
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