Lacoste Footwear Designer (Manhattan, New York)

Company:	Lacoste Footwear - Pentland Chaussures
Location:	US – Manhattan, New York
Job Level:	Mid-Level Staff
Field:	Fashion/Apparel
Job Functions:	3D Modeling & CAD, Creative Direction, Design, Design Education, Design Management, Strategy & Planning

Description

Design

Reporting to the Creative Director (based in London) and along side the Category Manger based in New York to produce designs for any given brief in accordance with the timetable
Work with agents and factories to develop designs from concept to confirmation sample
Conceptualise new footwear designs
Prepare design review presentations
Create technical packages to send to the Factories
Refine and finish footwear designs through multiple prototyping process
Specify trend relevant colour and material options
Create sample colour and material specification sheets
Follow development of all ranges and individual products
Communicate with the Factories to ensure that samples follow the agreed specification and are delivered on time
Ensure all final samples adhere to agreed price structure.
Constant communication with the Creative Director
Travel to the UK to present final quarterly collections.

Experience Required

Essential

Graduate in fashion, footwear, textile, product, graphic or industrial design.
Footwear related branded design experience.
Proven experience of providing fresh, relevant and innovative ideas with emphasis sports/lifestyle footwear.
Strong understanding of the sports/lifestyle footwear manufacturing process.
Technical product knowledge and strong sense of international market trends.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
Excellent free hand drawing and rendering skills.
Broad knowledge of international sporting trends across all categories and genders.
Experience of International travel. Successful candidate must be prepared to have induction period of one month in the UK.

Desirable
Previous experience of dealing with Far East suppliers and agents
Experience of both genders of sports/lifestyle footwear design.

Specific Skills

Successful candidate should be organised, motivated, and able to demonstrate drive and initiative.
The Candidate should also have strong Presentation and communication skills (both on a one to one basis and to a group) with strong brand empathy.
Able to manage and work to deadlines as well as multi-tasking
Fashion conscious, trend spotter/setter, directional fashion flare tamed with commercial sense
Team player with International focus.
Good interpersonal skills, diplomatic and persuasive
Can-do attitude, working through obstacles.
Self-sufficient and comfortable working with a minimum of supervision
Personal stature that will inspire confidence through creative energy, drive and enthusiasm.

Measures of Performance

Accuracy of predictions
Meeting of deadlines
Accurate interpretation of briefs
Communication and co-operation across categories within design team

Apply Via Email

shalkett@pentland.com

NOTE:
Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Forever21 Fashion Apparel Pattern-Maker (Long Beach, CA)

Job Summary: Expertise in body proportions and knowledge of fabric to interpret the designers apparel sketches to develop a garment suited to the vision, while ensuring high level quality and fit. Liaison between the design and manufacturing groups, creating a specific clothing line.

KNOWLEDGE, skillS, qUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual fluency in Korean and English. This is a MUST.
• Minimum 2-3 years of pattern-making/garment construction/technical experience for a Contemporary Womens Apparel/Intimate Apparel Industry.
• Fashion Degree in Technical Design/Pattern-making or Related required.
• Excellent communication skills effectively communicate with the design team/technical team/vendors in Korean and English.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring and fitting.
• Computer Skills: CAD programs, Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to visualize the finished garment from a designers drawings, designs, and sketches.
• Highly detail-oriented and fast-paced.
• Solid understanding of production/product development process and fit technician skills.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Technical Design and Fashion Design Teams to work on all product/categories (knits, wovens, etc.), specifically with Contemporary Womens Apparel.
• Creates and constructs sets of fabric patterns or layouts, with excellent draping skills.
• Examines sketches/samples and design specifications to ascertain number, shape, size, and fit of pattern parts. Able to check shrinkage and apply to the pattern and ensure good fit.
• Marks finished pattern with garment size, section and style information.
• Effectively communicate style lines, details and revisions with the design and technical team.
• Conduct fittings on fit models.
• Data entry/ Sale orders.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME in Microsoft Word, JPEG, or PDF FORMAT and/or on the BODY OF THE E-MAIL to:

CORPORATECAREERS@FOREVER21.COM

Posted by Kris Iringan

Esquel Merchandise Assistant (NYC)

Merchandise Assistant

About the Job

Merchandising Assistant

Company:

Esquel Group is one of the world's leading producers of premium of cotton shirts. With production facilities in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka and a network of sales and merchandising offices servicing key markets worldwide, the Group is one of the most dynamic and progressive global-scale textile and apparel manufacturer.

Job Description:

Assists merchandising managers in management of accounts, serving customers, resolving problems, and preparing reports.

Duties:

1. Assist Senior Merchandising Manager to support merchandising development for designated customer accounts.
2. Organize, prepare and maintain new season collection.
3. Support in Presentation and Merchandising to customer
4. Prepare customer meeting recaps and communicate / clarify with the overseas sales & production teams on customer needs.
   
5. Prepare fabric swatches for customers.
6. Ensure and track sample / swatch / handloom delivery to customers.
7. Support Senior Merchandising Manager to solve customer complaints and problems.
8. Conduct market research on fashion trend and store marketing strategy.
9. Organize and maintain fabric /garment archives.
10. Work with CAD team where applicable.
11. Base in New York City
    

Skills/ Qualifications

1. Minimum 1 year working experience on textile / apparel industry.
2. Bachelor Degree (Textile, Apparel Merchandising, Design preferred).
3. Good communication skills, attention to details, dependability, organized.
4. PC proficiency.
5. Bi-lingual English and Chinese a plus.

Posted by Kris Iringan

CAD/BIM Supervisor - Revit Specialist (Santa Monica, CA)

Position: CAD/BIM Supervisor ¡V Revit Specialist
Location: Santa Monica Area
Zip: 90064

We are seeking a CAD/BIM (Building Information Model) Supervisor ¡V REVIT specialist with experience interacting with project teams from Schematic Design to Construction Documents for our Los Angeles Office.

This key position will assist in the implementation and support of other CAD technologies such as Autodesk MEP and will be an integral part of the Design Technology team. Candidate will support CAD/BIM production and standards, assist in training on the REVIT MEP platform and coordinate with interoffice collaboration in a nationwide environment.

Especially important to this role is the ability to serve as a resource to project teams using REVIT MEP and AutoCAD MEP and to be willing and able to occasionally work side by side design teams to complete projects on tight deadlines. Candidate must communicate well, both verbally and in writing and be able to transfer knowledge in a comprehensive fashion. Hands on REVIT knowledge as well as REVIT

Implementation experience is required. AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry background and knowledge is strongly desired.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

„X Use experience in technology and REVIT applications to improve the quality, practice, and delivery of engineering designs to our clients.
„X Work closely with the Digital Production Leaders to train and help them to understand systems and established processes.
„X Manage relationship with external CADD/BIM system consultants.
„X Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and training.
„X Provide support for REVIT questions with a process for disseminating that learned information to other staff.
„X Develop and document training procedures/revisions and conduct REVIT training when necessary. Such training may be done one-on-on, classroom or via web.
„X Monitor conformance to standards and processes for REVIT.
„X Conduct inter-office coordination meetings relating to REVIT
„X Ability to find creative solutions to users problems through research and development.
„X Maintain, update and organize the REVIT content library.
„X Work with Autodesk to resolve major technical issues.
„X Create additional content when needed, (Family development).
„X Recommend, document, implement, and enforce CADD/BIM system policies, procedures, and standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

„X Prior experience with an MEP engineering firm is highly desired.
„X Multi-disciplinary thinking and familiarity with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades.
„X Must be a Revit Expert, preferably the MEP portion.
„X Ability to understand all parts of Engineering Contract Documents.
„X Proficiency with AutoCAD; AutoCAD MEP 2010, and NavisWorks a plus.
„X Ability to work independently with little supervision while functioning as a part of nationwide support team.
„X Must have above average troubleshooting skills, strong analytical problem solving skills, and the ability to interpret technical questions.
„X Any IT related or helpdesk support knowledge is a plus.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years experience managing CADD/BIM systems in an engineering/contractor environment.

Experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or fire protection Designer\Drafter.
A minimum of 6 years relevant experience using AutoCAD or other CAD\BIM Platforms.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Esquel Merchandise Assistant (NYC)

Company:

Esquel Group is one of the world's leading producers of premium of cotton shirts. With production facilities in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka and a network of sales and merchandising offices servicing key markets worldwide, the Group is one of the most dynamic and progressive global-scale textile and apparel manufacturer.

Job Description:

Assists merchandising managers in management of accounts, serving customers, resolving problems, and preparing reports.

Duties:

1. Assist Senior Merchandising Manager to support merchandising development for designated customer accounts.
2. Organize, prepare and maintain new season collection.
3. Support in Presentation and Merchandising to customer
4. Prepare customer meeting recaps and communicate / clarify with the overseas sales & production teams on customer needs.
   
5. Prepare fabric swatches for customers.
6. Ensure and track sample / swatch / handloom delivery to customers.
7. Support Senior Merchandising Manager to solve customer complaints and problems.
8. Conduct market research on fashion trend and store marketing strategy.
9. Organize and maintain fabric /garment archives.
10. Work with CAD team where applicable.
11. Base in New York City
    

Skills/ Qualifications

1. Minimum 1 year working experience on textile / apparel industry.
2. Bachelor Degree (Textile, Apparel Merchandising, Design preferred).
3. Good communication skills, attention to details, dependability, organized.
4. PC proficiency.
5. Bi-lingual English and Chinese a plus.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Los Angeles, CA- Juicy Couture (Girls' CAD Designer)

Overview:

Juicy Couture, founded in 1996, has evolved into a multimillion-dollar lifestyle brand. The power duo behind the brand – co-founders and creative directors Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy – are constantly developing new categories and widening the Juicy Couture umbrella. Originally known for the tracksuit, Juicy Couture has expanded into women’s and girls’ ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, swimwear, timepieces, handbags, intimates aptly named Choose Sleep, sunglasses, optic eyewear, jewelry, small leather goods, beauty products and women’s fragrances. Juicy introduces a new collection called “Bird,” featuring a twist on casual luxury and is created for the girl whose personality is evidenced through her cutting edge sense of style. Juicy also offers baby gear and a wide array of doggie accessories for the savvy puppy. Additionally, Juicy signed a license agreement with Maclaren Stroller in 2008. Juicy Couture currently has 61 retail locations across the U.S. and is set to expand to 66 stand-alone retail stores in the U.S. by year-end 2009. Internationally, Juicy Couture retail locations can be found in Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai); in 2009, a new retail location will open in London on Bruton Street and 10 new stores will open in Asia, totaling 27 retail locations overseas and 93 retail locations worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Senior CAD Designer and Girls’ Design Director and handles issues of high complexity.  • Acts as a technical resource for Design team by providing in depth expert knowledge in all CAD areas.  • Responsible for creating computer generated prints, yarn dyes and embellishments for all categories of the girls’ line.  • Presents CAD ideas to design team.  • Responsible for preparing artwork packages that comply with production ready standards, providing well-defined recommendations to meet business requirements.  • Works closely with fabric R&D and product development to assess potential technical issues before the artwork is completed.  • Participates in preparation of visual displays for seasonal presentations.  • Responsible for proactively maintaining seasonal color palettes.  • Proactively identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies.  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Textile Design or other related field of study  • 4-6 years related experience; fashion background a plus  • In depth knowledge of U4IA CAD system/software/printers; General PC knowledge.  • General expertise of print and textile designs, repeats, color matching and creation of colorways.  • Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles.  • Strong organizational, time management and communication skills. Click HERE to apply online Posted by Ely Estoesta