Blake Smith Staffing, LLC
Associate Designer
Blake Smith Staffing, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Summary
The Associate Designer will work on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development and sampling
for Men's Woven Dress & Sport Shirts, and other internal brand Sportswear initiatives as required.
Major ResponsibilitiesAdobe Illustrator flat sketch predominantly for woven shirts, cut & sewn knitsAdobe Illustrator/Photoshop prints and yarn dye patternsDaily email communication with overseas fabric mills, factories and officesResponsible for strike off and lab-dip review & approvals, communication & organizationInput detailed design sketches, material information into corporate shared driveHelp organize and maintain design records/areaKeep clear records of all tech packs and design development: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.Organize all proto and sales samples and assist with showroom setup in current seasonAwareness of men's furnishings and sportswear markets as well as general fashion trendsRequired Skills/KnowledgeProficiency in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Windows (Outlook / Word / Excel). PLM knowledge a plus.Passion for creating product within pricing targetsAbility to evolve current programs and create product targeting specific "white space" for accountsExcellent design and sketching skillsStrong fashion and creative ability. Keen trend and competitor awarenessStrong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasksExcellent communication skills - written and verbalPositive team player with the ability to work well with multiple team members and cross functional areasSense of urgency and accountability, driven by a strong work ethicAbility to meet deadlinesExperience Needed2-3 years' experience working in a design or product development team with over-seas supply chain.Understanding of fabric & trim materials requiredEducational Background Required
BA Fashion Design
The Associate Designer will work on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development and sampling
for Men's Woven Dress & Sport Shirts, and other internal brand Sportswear initiatives as required.
Major ResponsibilitiesAdobe Illustrator flat sketch predominantly for woven shirts, cut & sewn knitsAdobe Illustrator/Photoshop prints and yarn dye patternsDaily email communication with overseas fabric mills, factories and officesResponsible for strike off and lab-dip review & approvals, communication & organizationInput detailed design sketches, material information into corporate shared driveHelp organize and maintain design records/areaKeep clear records of all tech packs and design development: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.Organize all proto and sales samples and assist with showroom setup in current seasonAwareness of men's furnishings and sportswear markets as well as general fashion trendsRequired Skills/KnowledgeProficiency in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Windows (Outlook / Word / Excel). PLM knowledge a plus.Passion for creating product within pricing targetsAbility to evolve current programs and create product targeting specific "white space" for accountsExcellent design and sketching skillsStrong fashion and creative ability. Keen trend and competitor awarenessStrong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasksExcellent communication skills - written and verbalPositive team player with the ability to work well with multiple team members and cross functional areasSense of urgency and accountability, driven by a strong work ethicAbility to meet deadlinesExperience Needed2-3 years' experience working in a design or product development team with over-seas supply chain.Understanding of fabric & trim materials requiredEducational Background Required
BA Fashion Design