Design Assistant, Sweaters

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

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

Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings

Majority of decisions are made utilizing established policies and procedures, and concern self and/or work responsibilities only

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

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