Tailored Brands Inc
Design Assistant
Tailored Brands Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
Tailored Brands, Inc.
is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of
Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion.
Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of
Moores
in ten provinces. Our purpose is to help our customers love how they look for moments that matter. We accomplish this by providing a personal, convenient, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with compelling products and world-class service. We help fulfill this mission by providing our employees with an engaging and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, growth, and respect. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.
Benefits
We offer a generous package of health, financial, professional, and work-life benefits. Benefits typically include:Medical, prescription, dental, vision, savings accounts, wellbeing program, life/disability, commuter, accidental insurance, legal services, 401k.Bereavement, paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation pay, sick leave, adoption assistance, employee discounts and so much more!Work-Life Balance
We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:
Zoom-Free Fridays | so you can catch up on work.Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend.Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday.About the Job
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Design Assistant to join our menswear fashion design team. This individual will possess specialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, design, merchandising, and technical design. The Design Assistant helps facilitate the realization of the design team's concepts and requires theoretically and practically applying knowledge of menswear design to work as part of the design team in creating concepts and pushing forth new designs, fabrications, and colors for each season's collections.
What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities
Conduct market research to identify key silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and seasonal initiatives relative to our customers.Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars. Work collaboratively with cross functional partners to provide resolution where possible and elevate any issues.Approve lab dips and other development items. Work collaboratively with fabric and trim department to provide feedback and clear and concise direction in order to execute accurately.Define product details (main materials, trims, and details) that align with the design roadmapCollaborate with cross functional teams including product development, fabric and trim, technical design, production and buying team to create synergy and smooth operations across departments.Create, submit, and update tech packs.Assist Design Director in seasonal brand development and presentations to provide support and track necessary adjustments and updates required.Maintain sketch library creating additions or adjustments where applicable.Assist Design Director to ensure timely handoff to meet calendar deadlines.Coordinate seasonal sample requests with the product development team.In collaboration with the rest of the Design team, ensure each of the following duties are completed timely and well:
Prepare and edit swatch boards and any other presentation materials.Create and maintain all seasonal books with brand specific lab dips and developments.Prepare swatches for buyers.Create and update seasonal digital decks.Input information into PLM, where necessary
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising/marketing, and/or designMinimum of 2-3 years of design experienceSpecialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, merchandising and technical design.Experience in garment construction, trims, fabrics, performance features, finish and fitStrong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines with good follow-through and a sense of urgency.Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and complete them accurately and within deadlines.Demonstrated creative abilities and fashion awareness.Think analytically and strategically given competing interests and strict deadlines.Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration); proficient in Illustrator, PLM, Photoshop and ExcelAbility to work at least 40 hours per week from the New York office with long hours as necessary to meet design and product development cycles and deadlines.Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands
Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis.Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.Hours regularly 40 hours per week
$56,00 - $93,300 annually. We take into consideration an individual's skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Note : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Work Locations:
01068 New York Office 1400 Broadway 33rd Floor New York 10018Job:
MerchandisingOrganization:
Tailored Shared ServicesShift:
Day Job
is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of
Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion.
Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of
Moores
in ten provinces. Our purpose is to help our customers love how they look for moments that matter. We accomplish this by providing a personal, convenient, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with compelling products and world-class service. We help fulfill this mission by providing our employees with an engaging and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, growth, and respect. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.
Benefits
We offer a generous package of health, financial, professional, and work-life benefits. Benefits typically include:Medical, prescription, dental, vision, savings accounts, wellbeing program, life/disability, commuter, accidental insurance, legal services, 401k.Bereavement, paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation pay, sick leave, adoption assistance, employee discounts and so much more!Work-Life Balance
We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:
Zoom-Free Fridays | so you can catch up on work.Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend.Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday.About the Job
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Design Assistant to join our menswear fashion design team. This individual will possess specialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, design, merchandising, and technical design. The Design Assistant helps facilitate the realization of the design team's concepts and requires theoretically and practically applying knowledge of menswear design to work as part of the design team in creating concepts and pushing forth new designs, fabrications, and colors for each season's collections.
What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities
Conduct market research to identify key silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and seasonal initiatives relative to our customers.Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars. Work collaboratively with cross functional partners to provide resolution where possible and elevate any issues.Approve lab dips and other development items. Work collaboratively with fabric and trim department to provide feedback and clear and concise direction in order to execute accurately.Define product details (main materials, trims, and details) that align with the design roadmapCollaborate with cross functional teams including product development, fabric and trim, technical design, production and buying team to create synergy and smooth operations across departments.Create, submit, and update tech packs.Assist Design Director in seasonal brand development and presentations to provide support and track necessary adjustments and updates required.Maintain sketch library creating additions or adjustments where applicable.Assist Design Director to ensure timely handoff to meet calendar deadlines.Coordinate seasonal sample requests with the product development team.In collaboration with the rest of the Design team, ensure each of the following duties are completed timely and well:
Prepare and edit swatch boards and any other presentation materials.Create and maintain all seasonal books with brand specific lab dips and developments.Prepare swatches for buyers.Create and update seasonal digital decks.Input information into PLM, where necessary
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising/marketing, and/or designMinimum of 2-3 years of design experienceSpecialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, merchandising and technical design.Experience in garment construction, trims, fabrics, performance features, finish and fitStrong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines with good follow-through and a sense of urgency.Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and complete them accurately and within deadlines.Demonstrated creative abilities and fashion awareness.Think analytically and strategically given competing interests and strict deadlines.Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration); proficient in Illustrator, PLM, Photoshop and ExcelAbility to work at least 40 hours per week from the New York office with long hours as necessary to meet design and product development cycles and deadlines.Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands
Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis.Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.Hours regularly 40 hours per week
$56,00 - $93,300 annually. We take into consideration an individual's skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Note : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Work Locations:
01068 New York Office 1400 Broadway 33rd Floor New York 10018Job:
MerchandisingOrganization:
Tailored Shared ServicesShift:
Day Job