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Associate Sweater Designer
Filed under Wholesale
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Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Juniors', Women's, Men's, and Kids' fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Associate Sweater Designer to join the design team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office!Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Designer with development tech packs for juniors and girlsAccurately measure Inspiration/Reference samples and advise construction call-outs for tech pack developmentAssist Designer with 3D CADs for juniors and girlsAssist Designer with organizing incoming development samples, and building a yarn libraryAssist Designer and Merchandiser with trend research online, and in storesAttend fittings and assist the Designer with any construction commentsTrack and manage sample statusBuild collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, tech design, production, and sales
QualificationsBFA in Fashion Design3+ years working experience as Assistant and/or Associate DesignerSome sweater experience- knowledge of stitches, gauge, and basic sweater constructionProficient in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopAbility to create technical flat sketches and tech packs in IllustratorKnowledge of creating and editing brushes and fills in Illustrator to create stitches for technical sketchesPLM experience a plusKnowledge of 3D CAD software a plus, but not requiredAttention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player, takes initiativeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
What We OfferHealth, Dental, & Vision insurance401k planPaid Vacation, Sick days and Paid HolidaysSummer FridaysCollaborative, fast-paced, and creative work environmentProfessional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Designer with development tech packs for juniors and girlsAccurately measure Inspiration/Reference samples and advise construction call-outs for tech pack developmentAssist Designer with 3D CADs for juniors and girlsAssist Designer with organizing incoming development samples, and building a yarn libraryAssist Designer and Merchandiser with trend research online, and in storesAttend fittings and assist the Designer with any construction commentsTrack and manage sample statusBuild collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, tech design, production, and sales
QualificationsBFA in Fashion Design3+ years working experience as Assistant and/or Associate DesignerSome sweater experience- knowledge of stitches, gauge, and basic sweater constructionProficient in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopAbility to create technical flat sketches and tech packs in IllustratorKnowledge of creating and editing brushes and fills in Illustrator to create stitches for technical sketchesPLM experience a plusKnowledge of 3D CAD software a plus, but not requiredAttention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player, takes initiativeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
What We OfferHealth, Dental, & Vision insurance401k planPaid Vacation, Sick days and Paid HolidaysSummer FridaysCollaborative, fast-paced, and creative work environmentProfessional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization