We are looking for a Freelance Associate Designer, Kid's Sportwear & Outdoor Product, with a top fashion brand in NYC The Associate Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
- 3/30-5/1
- pay rate: $37-41/Hour
- Hybrid - 4 days/onsite
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Innovation
- Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
- Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
- Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
- Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
- Create final designs in 3D and create final assortments in Visulon.
- Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
- Approve lab dips with Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process
Customers & Relationships
- Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production, and vendors; manager interoffice communication
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
- Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
- Attract, develop, and retain talent
Required Qualifications:
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
- Creativity, technical capability, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
- Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
- 3-5 year's experience in apparel design
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers
CS, Adobe, PLM and tasks include but are not limited to:
- Color cards for the SS27 market (Outdoor, Swim & Sportswear
- PLM style # setup for Outdoor and Sportswear — roughly 300 SKUs total
- FW27 color input into PLMColor palette setup in PLM for Outdoor and Sportswear
- SS27 SMS review updates
- FW27 toolbox make pages
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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