Job Title

Free People Design Assistant - Party

Overview

The Design Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support in facilitating the development process of private label & market developments. This role works in support of Designer with seasonal development calendar by executing original design ideas and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Translate new ideas for upcoming seasons and presentations by sketching and/or mocking.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer.
• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed.
• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process.
• Assist in completing technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs, set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Designer with market developments as well as follow-up communication as needed.
• Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package.
• Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards.
• Assist in sample preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders.
• Support in executing original design ideas through draped & sewn mocks in preparation for key meetings.
• Perform special tasks as needed.

Skills

• Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Sewing, draping, mocking experience
• Experience putting together artwork and embellishment packages preferred

• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to intuitively respond and reprioritize as needs shift during the development process.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Free People customer and overall aesthetic.
• Residence in or willingness to relocate to Philadelphia, PA.
• Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction.
• Entry level knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via computer program.
• Ability to clearly communicate.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or related field preferred.

Location

On-site Philadelphia, PA

Travel

None

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