bebe Sr. Designer, Woven Tops (Los Angeles, CA)

Requisition Number	09-0419
Post Date	11/24/2009
Title	Sr.Designer, Woven Tops
City	Los Angeles
State	CA
Description	GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY (Brief description, level and purpose of position) Plans and directs certain aspects of department relating to established company goals, policies, objectives or initiatives. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties that comprise more than 5% of time, responsibilities critical to the successful performance of the position) Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive collection of sellable product for the bebe customer within the specific classification. • Responsible for development and administration of all department responsibilities. • Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions. • Plans and conducts employee training to meet established company goals or initiatives • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Develops, implements and maintains systems to meet needs and objectives. • Additional responsibilities, duties, and project as assigned. • Is loyal, professional, organized, flexible and hard working while employed at bebe. • Understand the bebe customer and her dynamic needs therefore designing sexy, sellable, and exclusive products for the sophisticated, fashion conscious customer. • Maintain the contemporary integrity of the brand while designing products that reflect the latest trends. • Accomplish the above task while meeting merchandising/production deadlines, staying within the assigned annual sampling budget for the department, maintaining a 50% adoption rate of samples going into production. • Forecast the latest fashion trends, and create seasonal mood/color boards focusing on the bebe marketing campaign and stores’ product assortment. • Source yarns, fabrics, skins and trims that address the above trends. • Sketch designs, with specific technical details communicating clearly the vision of the product to the assistant/associate designer responsible for the category. • Follow designs through the different stages; set up, pattern, sewing, and all the fittings from first to production, merchandising presentation, updates and changes requested by merchants, production. • Communicate regularly with corresponding merchant/planner/production manager to resolve ongoing issues, review the business, re-evaluate priorities to address the dynamic process of stores’ sales and customers’ needs. • Know the business, stay on top of best-sellers, worst-sellers, fabric-sales, color-sales, Open to Buy, SKU planning, etc. through regular communication with merchant/planner for the specific category. • Coordinate efforts with merchant on all outside vendor product developments. • Provide leadership and constant feedback to the associates/assistant designers through regular and clear communication. • Know the competition better than they know us. Regularly shop the bebe stores as well as the competitors to know our relative strength/weakness. Anticipate their next move and the general merchandising direction for future seasons. • Maintain communication and good relations with vendors, resources, factories, and peers. • Be organized while accomplishing the above goals.
Requirements	GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, education, and abilities required to performing the position) • Degree in fashion design preferably from a Design Technical Institution. • 7-10 years of experience in design; preferably contemporary. • Have previous experience of design and product development for a vertical company. • Have experience working in a design team environment. • Have effective written and verbal communication skills. • Have expertise in organizational time management • Ability to take feedback in a group environment, and stay objective. • Ability to travel. • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing • Willingness to follow through, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem solve • Analytical abilities and attention to detail are necessary • Intermediate knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) • Experience in retail operations and/or LP functions preferred • High school diploma or equivalent required, Degree preferred • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously; • Ability to cope with pressure, multiple deadlines, and working under pressure; and • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow co-workers. posted by Michelle Fong

bebe Sr. Designer, Handbags (Los Angeles, CA)

Requisition Number	09-0429
Post Date	11/20/2009
Title	Sr. Designer, Handbags
City	Los Angeles
State	CA
Description	GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY (Brief description, level and purpose of position) Plans and directs certain aspects of department relating to established company goals, policies, objectives or initiatives. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties that comprise more than 5% of time, responsibilities critical to the successful performance of the position) Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive collection of sellable product for the bebe customer within the specific classification. • Responsible for development and administration of all department responsibilities. • Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions. • Plans and conducts employee training to meet established company goals or initiatives • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Develops, implements and maintains systems to meet needs and objectives. • Additional responsibilities, duties, and project as assigned. • Is loyal, professional, organized, flexible and hard working while employed at bebe. • Understand the bebe customer and her dynamic needs therefore designing sexy, sellable, and exclusive products for the sophisticated, fashion conscious customer. • Maintain the contemporary integrity of the brand while designing products that reflect the latest trends. • Accomplish the above task while meeting merchandising/production deadlines, staying within the assigned annual sampling budget for the department, maintaining a 50% adoption rate of samples going into production. • Forecast the latest fashion trends, and create seasonal mood/color boards focusing on the bebe marketing campaign and stores’ product assortment. • Source yarns, fabrics, skins and trims that address the above trends. • Sketch designs, with specific technical details communicating clearly the vision of the product to the assistant/associate designer responsible for the category. • Follow designs through the different stages; set up, pattern, sewing, and all the fittings from first to production, merchandising presentation, updates and changes requested by merchants, production. • Communicate regularly with corresponding merchant/planner/production manager to resolve ongoing issues, review the business, re-evaluate priorities to address the dynamic process of stores’ sales and customers’ needs. • Know the business, stay on top of best-sellers, worst-sellers, fabric-sales, color-sales, Open to Buy, SKU planning, etc. through regular communication with merchant/planner for the specific category. • Coordinate efforts with merchant on all outside vendor product developments. • Provide leadership and constant feedback to the associates/assistant designers through regular and clear communication. • Know the competition better than they know us. Regularly shop the bebe stores as well as the competitors to know our relative strength/weakness. Anticipate their next move and the general merchandising direction for future seasons. • Maintain communication and good relations with vendors, resources, factories, and peers. • Be organized while accomplishing the above goals.
Requirements	GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, education, and abilities required to performing the position) • Degree in fashion design preferably from a Design Technical Institution. • 7-10 years of experience in design; preferably contemporary. • Have previous experience of design and product development for a vertical company. • Have experience working in a design team environment. • Have effective written and verbal communication skills. • Have expertise in organizational time management • Ability to take feedback in a group environment, and stay objective. • Ability to travel. • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing • Willingness to follow through, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem solve • Analytical abilities and attention to detail are necessary • Intermediate knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) • Experience in retail operations and/or LP functions preferred • High school diploma or equivalent required, Degree preferred • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously; • Ability to cope with pressure, multiple deadlines, and working under pressure; and • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow co-workers. posted by Michelle Fong

O'Neill Assistant Men's Designer (Irvine, CA)

Location: Irvine, CA
Experience: 2 years
Rate: N/A (Full-Time)


Description:
Join the team at La Jolla Group. At the La Jolla Group we are passionate about our prodcuts, sports, lifestyle, and most importantly our employees. We believe strongly in taking our brightest employees and advancing their careers.

The assistant designer will be responsible for aiding designer in executing a percentage of each season's designs. We are seeking an individual who will work well with the creative team in a fast-paced environment, has a positive attitude, is quality driven and pay close attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions:
Making design sheet corrections setting up tech packs/BOMS for development Special projects as determined.

Experience requirements:
Minimum of 1-2 years of apparel assistant design experience Design degree is a plus.
Proficiency in a wide range of software including latest versions of Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft etc. for Macintosh.
Full Circle knowledge is a plus.
Must be experienced and knowledgeable about the following: Colors, Fits/block, Garment construction.

Competencies:
Ability to stay focused.
Excellent time management and self motivation skills to meet frequent deadlins.
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Superior organizational skills.
Ability to understand and respond to all issues related to assigned projects.

Submit resumes through Malakye.com or via email to:
resumes@oneillclothing.com


posted by Michelle Fong

Burton Snowboards Demand Planner (Burlington, Vermont)

Demand Planner (https://www.burton.com/Jobs/jobs-postings,default,pg.html)

Company: Burton Snowboards Location: Burlington, VT Job Category: Supply Chain

The Demand Planer will determine Master Production Schedules(MPS) for particular categories; manage a steady and predictable pipeline of global product supply available to customers; place and maintain purchase orders to suppliers, monitor works in progress to facilitate on time delivery and provide key historical data to the forecasting team and key inventory data to various customers. Key job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Perform MPS for Burton factories (e.g., PO timeline with products, volumes, schedule) • Create and maintain weekly MPS • Balance needs of various internal customers to optimize MPS • Create and maintain purchase orders to suppliers • Monitor supplier production schedules, advise internal customers of anticipated problems and propose optimal resolution • Ultimately accountable for production schedule and the related communication to the supply chain • Coordinate with vendor management to ensure the vendor is properly informed of changes required on production orders • Maintain an understanding of customer demand for assigned product categories to ensure ultimate alignment with supply • Monitor regional shifts in demand to ensure optimal alignment with product supply Qualified candidates will have a 4 year business degree and/or relevant experience, strong analytical/decision making/communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft products, with an emphasis on Excel. Candidates with prior supply/demand knowledge preferred. posted by Michelle Fong

H&M Visual Merchandiser (Garden City, NY)

Visual Merchandiser Full or Part Time Full-time Location Garden City

Title: Visual Merchandiser Function: Store Department: Visual Reports to: Store Manager- dotted line to Store Visual Manager if applicable Direct Reports: None Overall Job Function: Responsible for presenting the garments according to the H&M guidelines in order to maximize sales with guidance and direction of Store Manager and management team Job Responsibility including but not limited to: Visual Presentation Guidelines Ensures garment presentation and garment care is executed per H&M guidelines referenced in the below information sources: · Department Books · Store Book · Technical Book · Campaign Information · Sales Tools & Store Information Training, Coaching and Development Trains, coaches and gives daily feedback on garment presentation to the store staff Plans and conducts the Keep It Commercial training together with the Department Manager Provides label and design training for staff and managers Teamwork Plans and works with sales and operation goals to drive growth Plans and implements all store campaigns and activities together with the store team Actively works in a commercial way to maximize sales, focusing on: Top Priority Products, A-Areas and Basket items as well as ensuring a Red Thread is clearly demonstrated through the visual presentation Ensures consistent garment care throughout the entire store Supports in-store routines when necessary Communication Provides the season start information from Sales Organization and prepares the kick-off with the management team Updates the Department Book, Store Book and Technical Book with the latest refill pages Informs store team about changes in the presentation of garments Materials Ensures that orders for display materials and supplies are placed in a timely manner Responsible for the care and maintenance of display materials Keeps the visual room clean and organized. Checks the material arriving to the store in a timely fashion, confirming quantities, condition, etc Minimizes security and safety risks. Financial Accountability: None Minimum Candidate Qualifications: Associate’s degree in a Fashion industry specialty preferred 2 years of retail visual merchandising experience Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements: Strong visual merchandising skills and the ability to drive business through creativity, fashion consciousness and commerciality Knowledge of basic computer skills Ability to provide day to day visual training and guidance through H&M’s shared values Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment Exceptional customer service-and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time management skills Strong verbal communication skills Able to work independently while still working within a team environment Must be able to work with hand and power operated tools and lift up to 25 pounds in order to execute display set ups Ability to work flexible hours and extended hours at times May be required to travel to support other stores Job Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly (Part-Time or Full-Time) posted by Michelle Fong

Tilly's Administrative Assistant- Buying (Irvine, CA)

About the Job

SUMMARY:

An Administrative Assistant is an entry level position in
the Buying department.​ He or She is responsible for the administrative support
of the Buyer’s area of responsibility.​ The following is a brief description of
responsibilities to be performed by the Administrative Assistant.​ This position will not be limited to just
those responsibilities described below.​

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Purchase
  Order – Entry, faxing and follow through (revisions, tickets, samples,
  etc)
• Organization
  – Files, Samples, and Photos
• Data
  Input – Reports, Purchase orders, Markdowns – ensure input is accurate and
  executed in an efficient and timely manner.​
• Warehouse
  Responsibilities – Verify new receipts and identify problems and
  discrepancies.​ Follow QC processes.​
• Maintain
  Positive Relationships – Internal and External (Vendors, Visuals, Planning
  & Allocation and Marketing) Communicate in a professional manner and
  respond with timeliness.​

QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job function successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.​ The requirements listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/​or ability required.​ Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.​

EDUCATION and/​or
EXPERIENCE:

·
Knowledge of Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office
software

·
Able to effectively utilize basic office
equipment

·
College degree preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

·
Excellent interpersonal skills

·
Strong verbal and written communication

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

·
Ability to apply retail math concepts in
planning and management of business is preferred

REASONING ABILITY:

·
Ability to define problems, collect data,
establish facts and use basic problem solving skills

CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

·
N/​A

OTHER SKILLS and
ABILITIES:

·
Ability to remain flexible, re-prioritize, and
respond to changing demands

·
Able to effectively communicate with all levels
of staff and management

·
Independent, self-motivated team player

posted by Michelle Fong

Design Assistant, Decorative Accessories (San Francisco, CA)

Job Title: Design Assistant, Decorative Accessories Area of Interest: Product Development - Design City: San Francisco 94110 State/Province: California Requirements: Bachelors or Design degree (or experience in related field) Proficiency in MAC and PC Strong organizational skills Ability to prioritize and schedule work in a deadline driven environment Strong communication skills This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Job Description: Assist Directors, Head Designers, and Designers with information. Follow up with agents on samples. Essential Functions: Coordinate production of design concepts as directed by Designer, Design Track department samples and designs for vendor information books Maintain presentation boards Maintain Sourcing Spreadsheet Prepare department for Wednesday PD Meetings Manage production of new product samples Resolve sample issues and work closely with agents and vendors Be involved in product development cycle & calendar. Assist Director on divisional deadlines & assist in preparation for PD meetings Maintain status reports on all product development projects Send samples for testing Update and maintain seasonal product information binders by filing faxes, related information and communications Keep sample room organized Visit website to Apply! Posted by: Jeanette