Freelance Assistant Designer – Women’s Skirts & Dresses

Job Title: Freelance Assistant Designer – Women’s Skirts & Dresses
Location: New York, New York
Type: Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 40 hours/week

Overview

Work within a specific classification and implement the category leader’s direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept
stage to sketch presentation, to development and execution of the final product.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with category leader to design category-specific product based on design direction given
• Fully owning the Tech Pack process from initial start to working with tech on POMs and to the finalized updates to Bulk Production
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, aesthetic, functionality, fabric, details, color, etc.
• Learn and understand the ins-and-outs of the details related to a specific classification
• Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
• Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
• Interact with Merchants and Production to develop working partnership
• Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings
• Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations
• Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
• Perform preliminary seasonal design research
• Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
• Perform other duties as required
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
• In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, approvals, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• At least 1-2 years of related Apparel experience
• Previous experience working for AE or Aerie is a plus; PLM experience required
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Must be detail oriented, very organized, computer literate, able to handle multiple tasks at once, and perform successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
• Must be proficient in creating technical flats in both Illustrator and hand sketching
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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