Associate Designer Jobs

JS Group is a leading supplier of women’s apparel. JS Group is a family-owned company that owns, operates and licenses a portfolio of iconic brands including Halston, ML Monique Lhullier, THEIA, AMUR, Kay Unger, JS Collections and Et Ochs.

We are looking for an Associate Dress Designer with 2-3 years of experience to support the Design Director in the seasonal design development process (from concept to delivery) as well as handling administrative duties for Theia & Theia Bridal.

https://theiacouture.com/

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate and contribute to seasonal design development process for 4 eveningwear and 2 bridal collections per year

· Research trends for inspiration, silhouette, color, and fabrics.

. Relevant market & competitor research

· Assemble presentation boards for meetings, putting together cads and mock-ups.

· Design according to style plans; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.

· Create and update line sheets for each season and ensure accuracy of plans and boards.

. Maintain notes and log all changes during development process

· Style, fabric, print, and embroidery development

· Create and maintain tech packs, fabric cards, and BOM in PLM system.

· Communicating with factories through detailed tech packs

· Maintaining and overseeing fabric and color standards for bulk – production reference binders

Skills and Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

· Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

· Highly detail oriented, meticulous and self-motivated.

. Strong sketching ability

. Strong understanding of the eveningwear and bridal market

. Excellent sense of color, pattern, and composition

. Draping / Mock-ups

. Able to digest and react to feedback given from Design Director, Sales, or Merch team

· Proficient in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.

· Knowledge of PLM system a plus.

. Knowledge of Procreate on Ipad a plus

· Experience in eveningwear and/or bridal design; Must be familiar with basic construction

. Experience doing beading development out of India a plus