Solomon Page · 2 weeks ago
Freelance Associate Designer - Menswear
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSolomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions, and they are seeking a Freelance Associate Designer - Menswear Special Projects and Collaborations. The role involves working closely with the category leader to design menswear products, managing the Tech Pack process, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product development.
Asset ManagementConsultingProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Kathleen O'Grady Hogan
Responsibilities
Work closely with category leader to design category-specific product based on design direction given
Fully owning the Tech Pack process from initial start to working with tech on POMs and to the finalized updates to Bulk Production
Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, aesthetic, functionality, fabric, details, color, etc
Learn and understand the ins-and-outs of the details related to a specific classification
Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
Interact with Merchants and Production to develop working partnership
Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings
Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations
Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
Perform preliminary seasonal design research
Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
Perform other duties as required
Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business
In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, approvals, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
At least 2-4 years of related Apparel experience; preferably menswear experience
PLM experience required
Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills
Must be detail oriented, very organized, computer literate, able to handle multiple tasks at once, and perform successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
Must be proficient in creating technical flats in both Illustrator and hand sketching
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401(k)
Direct deposit
Commuter benefits
Company
Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a leading staffing and executive search firm headquartered in New York City with offices across the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lloyd Solomon
Managing Director
Rachel Tigges
CMO
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