Asst Designer

Assistant Designer

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Designer. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Water Street New York (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:26-14608 Pay Range: $37 - $37.93/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:

Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
Deliver product designs with flawless execution, achieving goals with speed, agility, and acute attention to detail
Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit, and fabric
Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
Recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis
Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development
Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners
Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
Create detailed tech packs, focusing on construction, drapes and finishing techniques to ensure first prototypes come in accurate and in line with brand's expectations. Update BOMs in Centric and ensure accuracy.
Update line sheets throughout the season, both with sketches and color and ensure all information is accurate by collaborating with cross functional teams (including Color & Print, PD, Graphics teams).
Manage, develop, and inspire junior design talent
Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships
Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

CAD, Adobe Illustrator, PLM
Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (garment cads, hardware trim cads, formatting line sheets, flooding cads on illustrator quickly)
Sensibility for creating aesthetical pleasing cads so the product is attractive in 2d form
Ability to work at high speed while paying attention to detail across all formats
A team player who shows up with an authentic optimism and cad-do attitude.
Bachelor's degree in design or equivalent experience
3+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
Strong talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
Strong understanding and design including fit, construction and fabrics
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in Centric a plus
Customer service philosophy
Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
Solid communication and presentation skills
Experience and passion to motivate and develop talent
Flexible and creative problem solver
Must be able to work in a schedule in our New York City office.