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The Kasper Group · 1 day ago

Senior Associate Designer, Woven Bottoms

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. They are seeking a Junior Woven Bottoms Designer to assist the Senior Designer with the execution of vision, style, and aesthetic for their womenswear brands.

E-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleRetailWeb Design

Hiring Manager

Kerri Gambardella

Responsibilities

Assist in product development at all stages under guidance of designers: sketching, detail sketches, tech packs (proto stage), line sheets, trend research, etc

Take initiative on initial stages of garment creation: present new sketches, request new fabrics, look to anticipate and fulfill the upcoming needs of all our accounts

Able to generate and maintain line sheets, plm notes and communication with overseas factories with a high level of accuracy

Coordinate samples: check in proto and sale samples, track organize and archive

Helps maintain fabric assortment for each season

Understand the customers by doing market research

Develop comprehensive knowledge of the customer and competition

Shop retail floor

Concept research

Adhere to due dates for all stages of design

Able to adjust to changing business needs

Adjust to Time and Action calendar changes

Send out and follow up on packages for overseas vendors

Coordinate sample requests from sales and marketing

Attend fittings with production and technical design

Work with design, sales and production to effectively communicate departmental needs and design requests

Participate in group meetings and trend shopping

Qualification

Proficient in IllustratorProficient in PhotoshopTechnical knowledgePLM proficiencyWoven category experienceMarket researchTrend researchSample coordinationCommunication skills