Product Development and Design Assistant

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

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The PD & Design Assistant supports the Product Development & Design – Home Textiles team by contributing to the creation, development and execution of each season’s Own Brand assortments from initial concept through to production.

 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist Product Development & Design Manager in research and design for Home Textiles product and artwork trends. 
• Create unique print and pattern artwork across multiple Own Brand product lines.
• Conduct comprehensive research to continuously identify and analyze market trends, translating these insights into compelling design concepts.
• Aid in the creation of Style CADs for assortment presentation purposes.
• Review lab dips, product submits, prototypes and sign-off on artwork strike-offs and handlooms for layout and execution. 
• Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings.
• Sketch designs in Illustrator and communicate construction details.
• Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed.
• Maintain organized sample and submit files.
• Participate in product reviews. 
• Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).
• 3-5 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development.
• Proficiency Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret & apply market/ trend info.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Basic industry knowledge of design, garment construction and textiles.