Job Description
Our client is looking to fill the role of Hosiery/ Knitwear Associate Designer. The Associate Designer supports the design team in a range of creative and technical ways. This role is hands-on and interactive with multiple teams and a great opportunity to grow in design and product development expertise. Categories of focus will be in Socks.
Responsibilities:- Assist with seasonal design for socks including pattern layouts, colorations and linesheet building
- Execute design and CAD updates based on sales & customer feedback
- Request seasonal lab dips, strike-offs and market samples through overseas teams
- Request all reference materials for design and product development through overseas teams
- Build swatch and trim cards and management of design libraries
- Management of in-house samples and sample libraries
- Work with overseas teams to ensure product development & calendar milestones are met
- Conduct initial sample reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Regular use of PLM systems including data entry and file uploads
- Management of PLM systems to ensure accuracy throughout design process
- Work collaboratively with Manufacturers and Production teams to ensure targets costs, quality and sample expectations are met. Ensure timelines are met to meet calendar and sales deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with Licensing, Production and Sales teams for sample reviews and hand-offs
- Work collaboratively with the Design Director for all creative direction and department needs
Required Qualifications:- Highly organized and ability to manage various deadlines
- Few years experience in hosiery/knitwear
- Adaptable to working on multiple product lines and brands
- Experience in knitwear product design. Experience with socks and multi-packs a bonus
- An eye for color, and pattern layouts preferred. Must have an eye for detail
- Experience working with overseas vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems and Mac platforms
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Comfortable with taking a lead in meetings with internal and external teams on a regular basis
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Freelance, Seasonal work, Overseas,