Associate Designer (Wovens)
System One, New York, NY, United States
TEMP POSITION TITLE: Associate Designer – Wovens REPORTS TO: Designer – Wovens POSITION SUMMARY: Work within the Wovens team and implement the supervisor's direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with Designer to design category-specific product based on design direction given for Wovens Learn and understand raw materials and trims related to a specific classification Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM Interact with merchants and vendors to develop working partnership Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions Perform preliminary design research domestically Comment on lab dips, wash submits and finishes with supervisor approval Perform other duties as required In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education) At least 3 years of related Apparel experience; Woven experience is a plus PLM experience required Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills. Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks at once. Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program) Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.