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Free People · 1 month ago

Free People Movement Assistant Design Coordinator (Temporary)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Free People is seeking a Design Coordinator for a 6-month contract. The Design Coordinator supports the Design Team with administrative duties and tasks as needed in support of the creation, development and execution of own brand product design and development.

ApparelBlogging PlatformsE-CommerceFashionInternetRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer

Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production

Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages

Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed

Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process

Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package

Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards

Assist in sample preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders

Perform special tasks as needed

Qualification

ProcreateAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopApparel construction knowledgeDesign processes knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship building skillsSelf starter

Required

Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners

Strong organizational and relationship building skills and ability to intuitively respond and reprioritize as needs shift during the development process

Self starter with a bias for action

Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction

Entry level knowledge design processes

Ability to clearly communicate