White House Black Market · 4 days ago
Associate Designer - Sweaters (White House Black Market)
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWhite House Black Market is a company with approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., and they are seeking an Associate Designer for their Sweaters category. The role involves creating and developing products, supporting the design team, and managing multiple seasons of development while ensuring adherence to timelines and brand positioning.
Retail
Responsibilities
Supports design team in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season. Creates new silhouettes for categories within the collections
Prepares development creative packages under direction of the senior designer and/or designer
Supports in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A
Creates assortment relevant to brand positioning
Prepares design tech packs
Demonstrates the ability to translate design to/for the customer
Prepares for seasonal product review meetings
Shops monthly to compile market research to gain understanding of brand and stays abreast of trends both directional and at a retail level, including, but not limited to brick & mortar and online research
May attend development fit sessions
May create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock up projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years' in the apparel design industry, preferably contemporary market
Outstanding sketching and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners
Past experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trim
Excellent silhouette and trend forecasting ability
Strong sense and passion for print, pattern and details that make the brand and product unique
Affinity for working in a team environment
Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word
Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus
The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Design preferred
InDesign and Micrographx experience preferred
Company
White House Black Market
We built our brand on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic contrast- White + Black.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Catrina Gunter
Marketing Manager- (Social Media, Influencers, Partnerships)
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