The Associate Designer will be responsible for supporting design team in all functions necessary to execute the design process. The ideal candidate assists and supports the Design team in the development of ideas and trends that support the brand. The role requires the individual to work collaboratively within a dynamic and creative design team.
Key Responsibilities:
Creative:
- Support in the design and development of children’s apparel collections from concept/inspiration through production
- Create mood boards, flat sketches, and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator
- Maintain records of approvals and final production bulk submissions
- Assist in creating technical packages and artwork mill sheets
- Owns CAD development
- Takes photos and sends comments on salesman samples and pre-production samples with accuracy
- Support designer with printouts, swatches, notetaking, and CADs during seasonal line reviews with cross-functional team members
- Creates market presentations and filters in-house design requests
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events and milestones, while adhering to deadlines
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including merchandising, product development, and technical design
- Support designer during seasonal line reviews with cross-functional team members including merchandising, product development, and sales
- Attend fittings with technical designer and design team
- Daily communication and collaboration with Product Development and overseas factories
Process Management
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events and milestones, while adhering to deadlines
- Proactively prepare for design representation in printouts and cads for product line reviews
- Review design samples with strong attention to detail
- Ensure accuracy in comments and approvals on samples
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- 3-5 years experience in childrenswear design
- Knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, and fit standards
- Exceptional color sense
- Experience working with overseas vendors
- Strong creative and technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Attributes:
- Self-motivated and exceptional artistic ability, with watercolor hand-painting skills as a plus
- Resilience to adapt in the face of obstacles or setbacks, seeing them as opportunities for growth
- Meticulous attention to detail, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveying ideas, and feedback with clarity and accuracy
- Extremely organized
- Collaborate effectively, fostering positive relationships with managers, team members, and cross-functional partners
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects at once
Company Overview:
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid - 3 days remote, 2 days in-office
Burt’s Bees Baby was founded in 2011. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes Burt’s Bees Baby products including clothing, bedding and bath linens, plush toys and skincare through wholesale partners and our own direct to consumer website. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment where innovation and excellence thrive.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience
Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days
401k
Benefits Package