Assistant Designer, Women's Accessories-Freelance
Solomon Page, New York, New York, us, 10261
We are looking for an Assistant Designer - Women's Accessories, jewelry, hair accessories, eyewear and gifts for a top fashion company in New York, New York. This is a 6+ month contract operating 3 days onsite and 2 remote days per week.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with category leader to design category-specific products based on the design direction given.
Categories include Jewelry, Hair, Sunglasses, Gifting, and Fragrance
Develop seasonal products 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 emails, PLM, and Google doc spreadsheets
Interact with buyers and vendors to develop a working partnership
Do trend research and help to prepare presentations for milestone meetings
Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
Perform preliminary design research domestically
Comment on samples, final product, etc. with supervisor approval
Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
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. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in fashion or art (or equivalent experience and education)
At least 1-2 years of related Apparel experience; Accessories experience must
PLM experience required
Ability to act as a 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)
Comfortable working in a 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
Hourly pay range: $28.00-$31.00 based on experience and skill set.
If this job description matches your background, please apply!
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits. #LI-KO1
Responsibilities:
Work closely with category leader to design category-specific products based on the design direction given.
Categories include Jewelry, Hair, Sunglasses, Gifting, and Fragrance
Develop seasonal products 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 emails, PLM, and Google doc spreadsheets
Interact with buyers and vendors to develop a working partnership
Do trend research and help to prepare presentations for milestone meetings
Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions
Perform preliminary design research domestically
Comment on samples, final product, etc. with supervisor approval
Ability to manage samples in an organized and efficient way for easy access in a pinch
Work with CAD team on prints and patterns if applicable
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. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in fashion or art (or equivalent experience and education)
At least 1-2 years of related Apparel experience; Accessories experience must
PLM experience required
Ability to act as a 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)
Comfortable working in a 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
Hourly pay range: $28.00-$31.00 based on experience and skill set.
If this job description matches your background, please apply!
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits. #LI-KO1