Associate Designer Job at Naked Wardrobe Inc in Northridge

Benefits:Company partiesDental insuranceEmployee discountsHealth insurancePaid time offNaked Wardrobe is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Fashion Designer with a passion for innovation in contemporary fashion. In this role you will have the exciting opportunity to put your mark on some of the most beloved fashion collections by supporting the Lead Designers and contributing to designs that align with style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends across various categories. You will ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product efficiently, collaborating with our technical design and production teams while building relationships with external vendors. Join us in a vibrant, customer-centric culture that values your contributions as part of our team.Responsibilities include, but not limited to:Collaborate with Design team on seasonal development of knit and woven products, creating detailed tech packs, drapes, and construction detailsAssist with the design and development of multiple style categories and fabrications, including cut and sew knits, fully fashioned knits and wovensAssist in the creation of embellishment and embroidery artwork for seasonal heirloom piecesPrepare presentation materials such as line sheets and look booksCreate and maintain a style library, including tagging samples, capturing photos, and gathering fabric/trim informationMaintain the flow of samples leaving and returning to the design room and assist the design team in creating and updating CADs, uploading styles to the PLM system, and creating tech packs.Assist with fittings by preparing for fitting sessions, taking photos, tagging garments, and facilitating the overall flow during fittingsResponsible for updates from fittings, design meetings, and other sessions for styles as assignedAssist with research for future collection development by gathering inspiration and trendsOrganize and keep track of approved fabric headers and any development approval forms for fabric, trims, etc.Exhibit strong skills in garment construction across all categories, including knits and wovensTake initiative for both the biggest and smallest tasks while being self-sufficientBe process-oriented, and have a keen eye for details to ensure the highest quality output in all design projectsRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field5+ years of experience in apparel industry3-5 years of technical design or related experienceDetail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google ShareStrong knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop)An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for the apparel business and the ability to work effectively as a team playerExperience working with overseas factoriesUnderstanding of the brand ethos and alignment with Naked Wardrobe’s design aestheticKnowledge of garment construction & fabrication, and the ability to create front and flat sketches of garmentsSelf-starter with grit and a highly creative mindsetIndustryRetailEmployment TypeFull-time