V Opco LLC - Associate Designer

Designer is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: V Opco LLC

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Temporary, Seasonal

Job Description

Temp Associate Designer, Women’s

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Support Designer in execution of original design ideas and specific design development projects.
• Supports and manages trim, as directed by Designer in partnership with Product Development.
• Works closely with Tech Design, Patternmakers and Sample Room to coordinate in-house design development.
• Support with concept and research development for seasonal deliveries.
• Assists in hand sketching and sketch updates throughout the seasons.
• Prepare CAD layout options in Illustrator and Photoshop including colorways (stripes, prints etc).
• Research inspirational imagery in line with design direction and create presentation boards.
• Attend fittings and support Designer with preparation of all fit materials and samples, along with thorough notetaking.
• Attend weekly Work In Progress (WIPs) meetings.
• Set up initial seasonal line sheets for each collection and maintain as changes occur throughout development.
• Prepare seasonal color – once color pallets have been finalized, create smaller pallet boards to share with cross-functional teams.
• Set up design-owned portions of techpacks, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), updating through design process to support production readiness.
• Create and maintain seasonal development binders, organize seasonal design racks and inspiration sample closet.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested.

Requirements

• Must have a 4-year College degree in Fashion Apparel Design.
• Must have a minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience in Apparel Design.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel.
• Must have excellent hand-sketching skills.
• Must be detail oriented individual and a strong self-starter with the ability to establish effective work relationships across multiple levels and functions.
• Must be a team player, have the ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines, and take initiative.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet all objectives and allow the various initiatives of the Design department to be accomplished in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Vince, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Vince, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.