TEKsystems
Associate Designer, Women's Woven Apparel
TEKsystems, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
Description:
This innovative clothing company is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description:
We are seeking an Associate Designer to support the development & execution of the our Women’s woven apparel and accessories. This individual will be responsible for supporting the design process, including but not limited to: concept, research, design, tech pack creation, BOM development, fabric selection, trim selection, fitting, and finessing product. To be effective in this role, the individual must be eager to learn and support the team in any way needed, have an eye for elevated design, and have a basic understanding of the brands aesthetics. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the performance apparel space, the mission and will embody the brand’s values.
What you'll get to do:
Working closely with the Design Team to research trend, style inspiration, and trim.
Managing an assortment of styles within your category, working closely with team members to develop design-informed solutions for our customers.
Overseeing and supporting on product visuals and tech pack creation/updates.
Integrating market knowledge, trend research, and insights from our community to create designs that are functional, innovative, and of the highest quality.
Demonstrating a strong understanding of apparel market trends and competitive landscape
Ensuring the accurate communication of design intent through the fitting process, collaborating with the in-house team to create mockups and prototypes.
Promoting teamwork and clear communication within the cross-functional team, including product development, technical design, merchandising, materials, color, and sourcing.
Maintaining keen attention to detail throughout the product development process to create technically excellent performance apparel and accessories that seamlessly blend style and function.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in the contemporary fashion industry.
Woven apparel experience preferred
A bachelor’s degree in design (BA, BFA, or BS) or equivalent qualifications.
Must live in the San Diego area or be willing to relocate.
Proficient at Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office and Excel.
Familiarity with Excel, Word, and the Mac platform.
Knowledge of 3D design is a plus
Skills:
Graphic design, Photoshop, Adobe creative suite, 3d graphics, Adobe illustrator
Top Skills Details:
Graphic design, Photoshop, Adobe creative suite, 3d graphics, Adobe illustrator
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Team size? team of 2, but the women's team about 12 people
• Top 3 must have skills? Woven experience is a must / accessories is nice to have / collaboration skills
• Industry experience in retail required or preferred. Yes / Free People / Theory / Vince
• Anything else where other candidates have fallen short: Deep Woven experience
• Location: Hybrid in Carlsbad? How many days on-site per week? 3-4 days in office, we provide relocation
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
This innovative clothing company is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description:
We are seeking an Associate Designer to support the development & execution of the our Women’s woven apparel and accessories. This individual will be responsible for supporting the design process, including but not limited to: concept, research, design, tech pack creation, BOM development, fabric selection, trim selection, fitting, and finessing product. To be effective in this role, the individual must be eager to learn and support the team in any way needed, have an eye for elevated design, and have a basic understanding of the brands aesthetics. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the performance apparel space, the mission and will embody the brand’s values.
What you'll get to do:
Working closely with the Design Team to research trend, style inspiration, and trim.
Managing an assortment of styles within your category, working closely with team members to develop design-informed solutions for our customers.
Overseeing and supporting on product visuals and tech pack creation/updates.
Integrating market knowledge, trend research, and insights from our community to create designs that are functional, innovative, and of the highest quality.
Demonstrating a strong understanding of apparel market trends and competitive landscape
Ensuring the accurate communication of design intent through the fitting process, collaborating with the in-house team to create mockups and prototypes.
Promoting teamwork and clear communication within the cross-functional team, including product development, technical design, merchandising, materials, color, and sourcing.
Maintaining keen attention to detail throughout the product development process to create technically excellent performance apparel and accessories that seamlessly blend style and function.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in the contemporary fashion industry.
Woven apparel experience preferred
A bachelor’s degree in design (BA, BFA, or BS) or equivalent qualifications.
Must live in the San Diego area or be willing to relocate.
Proficient at Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office and Excel.
Familiarity with Excel, Word, and the Mac platform.
Knowledge of 3D design is a plus
Skills:
Graphic design, Photoshop, Adobe creative suite, 3d graphics, Adobe illustrator
Top Skills Details:
Graphic design, Photoshop, Adobe creative suite, 3d graphics, Adobe illustrator
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Team size? team of 2, but the women's team about 12 people
• Top 3 must have skills? Woven experience is a must / accessories is nice to have / collaboration skills
• Industry experience in retail required or preferred. Yes / Free People / Theory / Vince
• Anything else where other candidates have fallen short: Deep Woven experience
• Location: Hybrid in Carlsbad? How many days on-site per week? 3-4 days in office, we provide relocation
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.