Alashan Cashmere is hiring: Assistant Fashion Designer in Mapleville

About

The Alashan brand is a premier cashmere company founded in 2004.  Alashan sells to better boutiques throughout the US and Canada. Product categories include men's & women's apparel, accessories and items for the home. We offer luxury yarns including 100% Cashmere, Cotton/Cashmere, Silk/Cashmere and Merino Wool.   Selects from the product line are also offered direct to consumer at 

Title: Assistant Fashion Designer

Reports to: Creative Director

Overview

High level of creativity and understanding of the fashion market's current trends, styles and colors.  Introduce and develop designs that are grounded in consumer research and forward thinking of customer needs.   Primary responsibility is to facilitate the development process of seasonal releases and private label product.

Responsibilities

       Research trends and bring in new ideas through competitive shopping;, tear sheets, magazines, trade journals, and websites.

       Develop mood and style boards for collection inspiration and style tracking.

       Contribute and evaluate colors based on market trends and sales evaluation.

       Prepare Technical Packages (TPs) that clearly communicate style and technical details for accurate style development

       Meet all events/deadlines on design calendar 

       Expert garment sketching via flat and/or online 

       Accurately measure garments, fit and process TPs according to established standards.

       Communicate daily to all necessary parties with an attention to detail that achieves timely delivery and market superior product

       Create private label TPs as directed by incoming orders

       Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the company

Qualifications

       Degree or Certification in Apparel Design or equivalent work experience

       2-5 years in apparel related role

       Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Design, Production, Sales and Social Media

       Ability to successfully work in a team environment

       Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions

       Technical knowledge of knit sweaters apparel construction.

       Knowledge of knit sweaters manufacturing techniques and processes.

       Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season

       Adapt to fast-paced, demanding and highly creative environment 

       Goal oriented self-starter 

       Expert-ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas 

       Adobe program experience a plus

Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft programs.