Assistant Designer - Men's jobs in United States
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PACSUN · 3 hours ago

Assistant Designer - Men's

Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand that inspires the next generation of youth through fashion, music, art, and sport. The Assistant Designer will assist in creating styles from concept to completion, manage communications between design and non-design teams, and conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Designer in creating styles from concept to completion in whatever capacity is necessary
Design, recreate, manipulate and recolor prints using Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Streamline
Generates computer sketches and drapes final drawings with correct pattern, colors, graphics and trims
Manages communications between design function and non-design team members
Help execute the concepts of the designer with critical attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all department deadlines
Generates spec packages in PDM for the factories to develop initial prototypes (including, but not limited to, establishing measurement points on a garment)
Maintains PDM and other archival systems
Monitors development of preproduction samples with partnership with Product Managers
Responsible to conduct market research and become familiar with issues and effects that influence our industry’s shifts in business
Produces a complete spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and to standard
Attends fittings to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment either with or without Designer
Prepares for meetings, organizes programs and communicates style info to merchants and product development
Works with Product Managers to monitor lab dip, hand loom, and strike-off approval

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopGarment constructionPDM trainingTechnical designTrend awarenessFabric sourcingPattern makingTextiles knowledgeTrim developmentCAD experiencePCMAC experienceCommunication

Required

Minimum 2 yr AA Degree preferred in Design/Fashion Merchandising, or equivalent experience
Adobe Illustrator, Micrografx and Photoshop skills
Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette
Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes
0-3 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training with practical experience
Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

PDM training preferred

Benefits

Dog friendly office environment
On-site Cafe
On-site Gym
$1,000 referral incentive program
Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
Calm Premium access for all employees
Employee perks throughout the year

Company

Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. Co-created in Los Angeles.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2016-09-07Acquired

Leadership Team

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Russell Bowers
CFO
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Brieane Olson
Chief Brand Officer
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