Associate Designer, Women's Knits - Old Navy (SF)

Description

•Participates in the conceptual development of product lines.
•Assists in ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
•Responsible for specing a new design.
•Responsible for details on design of product to include preparing and updating sketches and specifications.
•Coordinates sample production process to ensure that samples are produced and delivered on a timely basis.
•Increased involvement in sample fits and line edits.
•Recommends revisions/color ways on stripes, plaids and prints.
•Assists in fabric and trim development.
•Can meet independently with vendors.

Qualifications

•2 to 4 years design experience.
•General computer knowledge; ability to learn how to design through new/advanced technology (e.g., on-line spec program).
•Solid understanding of design process.
•Solid flat sketching skills.
•Good design and color sense.
•Ability to think three-dimensionally and to visualize from swatch to body.
•Solid understanding of product construction (e.g., finishes, fabrics, hardware, stitches, safety requirements, etc.).
•Knowledge of fit model and standard measurements.
•Time management / communication skills.
•College degree in Fashion Design or related field.

Posted By Magie Fong