Assistant Designer, Cut & Sew Job at alexanderwang llc., New York, NY

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  • alexanderwang llc.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Summary: Reporting to the Designer, Cut & Sew, this candidate will support the Cut & Sew design team on all aspects of the product life cycle from concept to final development. This candidate will be actively engaged in brand appropriate research to aid the design team in development for the season. The role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for design and development. This candidate will liaise cross functionally to ensure detailed communication on all design information and will assist in preparation for all milestone meetings. This candidate may be asked to help across other design categories as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• With direction from the creative team this candidate will be responsible for researching and developing design ideas for the season; development should include drapes, photoshops, sketches, fabric manipulation, textile developments and finishing mock ups.

• Assist design team in in all aspects of design process as needed.

• Actively update and communicate on necessary updates for design boards.

• Work with design team to ensure accuracy of all information published on the system or design boards.

• Prepare presentation boards and design collateral for milestone meetings.

• Collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams internally to ensure transparency on design details.

• Keep track of prototypes and samples

• Log in and organize vintage garments and research.

• Prepare tech packs for both in-house and out-of-house developments under the guidance of the Design Director ensuring all details and fabric information is present.

• Partner with Designer to name and set up all styles in the system inclusive of product descriptions and accurate sketches. Follow and update all design changes systematically.

• Support Design Director in preparation of design meetings and follow through on updating all design collateral as needed when changes occur.

• Prepare updated information on all design developments for weekly design ops meetings.

• Support Design Director in preparation of all proto review meetings; making sure that all garments have been assessed and considered. If necessary, prepare solutions or supplemental ideas/ concepts that are in accordance with the seasonal line plan.

• Communicate SMS launch by style and sku to PD and ensure design boards and system are updated to reflect launched styles.

• Analyze, leverage, and integrate sales and bookings data to inform ongoing and future designs.

• Work on any additional projects as requested by the Design Director.

Position Requirements:

• BA or BFA

• 0-2 years experience in designer capacity, cut & sew preferred, other categories a plus.

• Detailed hand and flat sketching skills

• Detailed knowledge of patternmaking or draping

• Proficient in hand sewing and machine sewing

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong ability to present ideas

• Strong Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign skills

• Enthusiasm to bring new energy into design process

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $65,000 to $67,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.

Job Tags

Seasonal work,

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