Design Associate, Denim + Wovens - Almost Famous Clothing

General Summary: This position assists the Designer and Design Director in the day-to day operations of the design department.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create swatch books for all fabrics, trim, used in design.
• Maintain an up-to-date picture record of all samples and also an up-to-date file of all names and style numbers.
• Check in all orders received and handle all shipping.
• Keep all sample rooms organized.
• Track all sample orders, and ad samples.
• Collaborate in sketching and detailing.
• Assists in trend forecasting.
• Assisting in CAD color up
• Collaborate in designing the product line.
• Create line sheets.
• Preparation of correspondences, spreadsheets, and forms
• Communicate with vendors.
• Assists in the confirmation process.
• Assists in brand direction and trend forecasting.
• Domestic and International travel
• Special projects as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Specific Job Skills:

• Strong understanding and specialization in Denim and Woven's
• Experience in soft woven's including linen, challis, gauze, etc.
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Work responsibilities occasionally concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion.
• Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning and implementing.
• Assertive self-starter with strong decision-making ability.
• Ability to work in a multi-task, high pressure environment.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Personable and excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower-level employees.
• Provides basic work direction and support to small groups of usually skilled and semi-skilled employees.

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• College degree in Arts/Fashion preferred.
• Ability to sketch and CAD
• 2-4 years' experience in the field
• Creative background a plus
• Proficiency Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $65k - $70k Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits.