Associate Designer/Designer

Sunrise Brands, LLC is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Associate Designer or Designer. The ideal candidate is a driven team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment!

POSITION SUMMARY Work with Design Director to develop a full contemporary collection from concept through production. Provides support in both creative, practical, and technical aspects of the design process. Responsibilities:  Work with Design Director to identify key ideas and images for seasonal concept and create design boards  Research and shop the market to identify newness and innovation in trends, silhouettes, prints, fabrics and trims  Understand the design aesthetic and translate it into appropriate product  Create flat sketches and garment construction details in Illustrator  CAD color and print into sketches on Photoshop/Illustrator  Manages tech pack creation in Web PLM (Centric) to be sent overseas for sample development  Create design development specs for tech packs – must be able to measure samples  Help CAD team to create embellishment/sweater stitch layouts  Log and send comments for all design submits (L/D’s, S/O’s, Fabrics, etc.)  Keep organized binders of development, fabrics, etc.  Send, receive, and track packages to/from factories and vendors  Responsible for sample management at proto and SMS stage – track packages and maintain sample charts  Attend design meetings with senior management  Attend proto fittings and take detailed notes to relay to overseas factories  Assist in production fittings by observing and recording design comments  Steam and organize samples seasonally at proto stage  Assist sales/merchandising team to maintain product information in Centric, assist with showroom set up, and assist in NuOrder photoshoots  Work cross functionally with production team to ensure production BOMs are accurate, and to make certain that our final product is up to design’s standards  Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars, ensuring all deadlines are met

Requirements:  3-6 years of design experience within the contemporary fashion industry  Proficient in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop  Experience in Web PLM (Centric) is a plus  Technical knowledge of garment construction  Organized with an astute attention to detail  Efficient worker with the ability to multitask

Work Location and Schedule :  This job will require that you work from our office in New York, NY, Mon - Friday during normal business hours.