ASSISTANT DESIGNER- HOME GOODS
Kroger Corporate - Happy Valley, Oregon, United States, 97086Work at Kroger Corporate
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Minimum- High School Diploma or GED- 1 year experience in a related design field- Proficient in Microsoft Office- Knowledge of fabric construction performance, and any specific processing and treatments- Understanding of how to develop and identify seasonal trends and creating story and mood boards- Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrications, construction techniques, fit and trim- Understanding/Experience in Sketching, design, sewing techniques, pattern construction- Expertise in apparel design, construction, tailoring, fit and a broad working knowledge of textiles- Understanding of PLM, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign- Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results- Excellent oral/written communication skills
Desired- Bachelor's Degree apparel design-related discipline or combination of relevant education and experience- Support the Senior Apparel Designer and Apparel Designer to create a line/category that is on trend, sell-able and upholds the brand integrity- Support the design process from initial sketch to production- Support in preparation of line and presentation and breakdown including room set up, samples, and materials for line reviews and buyer meetings- Support in preparation of proto samples, store bought samples, fabric swatches, sketches and tears during development meetings- Support in management of Seasonal line sheets with-in the PLM system and maintain records so Line sheets are updated and correct for product line selection- Support in tracking and communication in approved fabric samples, lab dips and other development materials sent from factories- Support in fittings including updating sketches as needed- Manage shipping and tracking of all samples- Support in review of design samples and clearly communicate changes for timely project completion including stitching, cut, and fit specifications- Create technical flats of designs with accurate construction callouts, selection of raw materials and colors, manage development of BOM data integrity- Communicate details relating to all aspects of garment with suppliers- Interpret fashion, market trends and competitive product offerings to understand the over-all market and identify opportunities relevant to our product as directed by Apparel Creative Director and Designers- Keep abreast of current industry, design and apparel trends for all four quarterly deliveries- Stay up to date on the design and development schedule to ensure a timely completion of projects- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation