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Free People · 1 day ago

Free People Movement Assistant Designer

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Free People is a lifestyle brand seeking an Assistant Designer for their Movement line. The role involves supporting design processes, participating in development meetings, and ensuring product execution aligns with brand standards.

ApparelBlogging PlatformsE-CommerceFashionInternetRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Translate new ideas for upcoming seasons and presentations by sketching, Ai and/or mocking

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

Assist in completing technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs, set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Designer with market developments as well as follow-up communication as needed

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

Support in executing original design ideas through draped & sewn mocks an Ai renderings in preparation for key meetings

Develop and present creative ideas that express FP Movement’s point of view in the market without being too obscure

Qualification

Fashion Apparel DesignProcreateAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopSewingDrapingMockingFP Movement aestheticCommunication

Required

Proactive and willingness to perform special tasks as needed

1-3 Years of related industry experience

Sewing, draping, mocking experience

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

Strong understanding of the FP Movement aesthetic, customer and brand identity