Wet Seal District Director (Sacramento, CA)

District Director - Sacramento area NEEDED!!!

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE JUNIOR SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE

District Director will manage the area of Sacramento and surrounding market, and supervise multiple stores. District Directors teach, develop, motivate and inspire Store Managers to achieve store sales goals, operational compliance and personnel functions to ensure customer satisfaction, store maximum productivity and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Leadership

· Enforces high standards of Customer Service and selling

· Monitors store sales performance, productivity, results and accountability

· Analyzes sales and merchandise reports to identify business opportunities and concerns

Staffing and Store Management Development

· Forecasts and identify Store Personnel needs

· Recruits quality Store Management candidates

· Insures compliance with Employment Laws

· Insures store personnel are trained in Customer Service, Loss Prevention and Visual Presentation to support brand experience

· Administers company personnel program including appropriate performance reviews, compensation and employment records

· Documents Store Manager performance issues in a timely manner

· Represents District as a mentor, pro-active leader and problem solver

Operations Excellence

· Audits each store for compliance with company standard for all Policies and Procedures

· Manages payroll hours and payroll dollars to achieve wage cost goals

· Protects Company assets through enforcing Loss Prevention Policies and Procedures

· Protects district profit by ensuring accuracy and full store execution in pricing and signage of promotional and markdown directives

Visual Presentation and Merchandise Management

· Evaluate and communicate assortment, stock level and maintenance needs

· Insures store execution of floor-set, promotional and visual presentation directives

· Insures store appearance and atmosphere supports and reinforces brand image

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

§ Minimum of one year of experience of multi-store director experience and/or 4 to 5 years of high volume retail specialty store management experience

§ Proven leadership, motivational, development and organizational skills

§ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

§ Ability to analyze and assess sales and merchandise reports

§ Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a demanding and continuously evolving environment

§ Must have flexibility in work schedule and hours including during holiday and peak selling periods

§ Willingness and ability to travel regularly by air and/or car, with overnight stays, as District and Corporate business dictates.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

§ High School graduate or equivalent

§ College Graduate Preferred

FASHION SAVVY:

§ Represents the fashion and style of Wet Seal

§ Knowledge of current fashion trends and styles

§ Appreciation and demonstration of an overall finished fashion look

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

§ Strong observation skills, identifying and assessing

§ Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures

Please send resumes to: Kristen.Jones@wetseal.com

REFERENCE "District Director" in subject line of email. Thank you.

posted by Michelle Fong

Wet Seal Financial Analyst

Position Title:
Financial Analyst

Company:
The Wet Seal, Inc.

Job Status:
Full Time
Employee

Salary:
65,000.00 - 75,000.00 USD /year

Work Experience:
5+ to 7 Years

Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Financial Analyst Description

Monitor and maintain various spreadsheets, monitor various store expenses and assist the Financial Planning department with the creation of annual budgets and special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform financial, operational, performance & statistical analyses.

· Assist in preparation and review of budgets and identify current trends to create forecasts for future results.

· Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.

· Conduct and document moderate to complex financial analysis projects.

· Work on special financial projects as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· 4-7 years of relevant work experience.

· Excellent analytical skills.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Eagerness to take initiative and solve problems.

· Ability to communicate to non-numerically oriented associates so they may understand important financial concepts.

· Previous experience in financial analysis within the retail industry is highly desirable.

· Working knowledge of Oracle Financials is a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelors degree required, degree in finance or accounting preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills

· MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Arithmetic, financial & accounting concepts.

· REASONING ABILITY: Can work independently after receiving initial instructions, utilizing past assignments/tasks to problem solve before asking for assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Rapidly growing, constantly changing, dynamic environment.

~Wet Seal / ArdenB offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401k. Employees are eligilbe for a 40% discount at our retail locations~

**Please submit a WORD resume to recruiters@wetseal.com , if you meet the requirements for this position.**

posted by Michelle Fong

Tilly's Photo Studio Product Stylist (Irvine, CA)

Photo Studio Product Stylist

About the Job

We are currently looking for a talented/​ambitious individual to join our Tilly’s team! The Photo Studio Product Stylist will assist in the creation of images for Tilly’s online site Tillys.​com.​ The Product Stylist will be responsible for assuring the highest quality images are produced for a variety of products and garments.​ They will be relied on to balance artistic direction with the creative challenges of diverse products.​ They will assist the photography staff with preparation, styling, and rigging of products and garments.​

Tilly's is a retail chain store that sells the most sought out west-coast lifestyle clothing, shoes, and accessories.​ Tilly's offers a wide assortment of brands such as Volcom, Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, Hurley, FOX, DC and Infamous catering to today's active males, juniors, boys, girls, and the fashion conscious youth.​ Now operating over 100 stores throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.​

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Tilly’s by providing the highest quality product styling for Tilly’s


• Partner with Buyers, Product Coordinators, Site Coordinators, Quality Assurance, Product Knowledge, Photographers, and Art Directors to achieve directives


• Support quality imagery by providing the accurate styling of product on mannequin and tabletop


• Team cross departmentally concerning creative directives


• Organize and prepare product for efficient and accurate photography for specific deadlines


• Prioritize product to maximize production, support business needs and adhere to specific deadlines


• Work directly with the Distribution Center, Retail Support Center, and Photography Studio concerning product, inventory, deadlines and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in commercial photography, fine art and/​or related field preferred


• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Mac OS, Microsoft Office


• 1-3 years Product Photography Styling experience preferred


• 1 years experience working in catalog or internet production environment required.​


• Ability to manage multiple projects in a schedule-driven, fast paced environment


• Advanced knowledge of PC and Mac computers


• Working knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)


• Superior customer service attitude


• Team player with the ability to work independently


• Detail-oriented, accurate, professional and accountable


• Flexible, able to respond immediately to business changes and priorities

Job Summary

Company

Tilly's

Location

Irvine, CA 92618

Industries

Retail

Job Type

Full Time

Employee

posted by Michelle Fong

Tilly's Assistant Fashion Coordinator (Irvine, CA)

Assistant Fashion Coordinator

About the Job

The Assistant Fashion Coordinator assists the Fashion Coordinator with all assignments including but not limited to the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fashion and color forecasting


• Trend Presentations


• Signs, marketing and visual coordination


• Catalog layout and merchandising


• Meeting coordination


• Organizing Special Events and Fashion Shows

Required Skills, Attributes and Knowledge:

• College degree required


• Experience in fashion/​retail/​wholesale industry required


• Excellent time management skills


• Organized and efficient


• Strong interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills


• Effective negotiation skills


• Familiarity with social networking website


• Excel and Word proficiency required


• Photoshop /​Illustrator proficiency preferred


• Strong fashion sense


• Able to recognize forward trends and help interpret to Tilly’s target customer
  

Job Summary

Company

Tilly's

Location

Irvine, CA 92618

Industries

Retail

Job Type

Full Time

Employee

posted by Michelle Fong

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

Requisition Number	09-0267
Post Date	11/19/2009
Title	Sr. Designer, Sportswear
City	Los Angeles
State	CA
Description	GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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. 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. 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. 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 Develops, implements and maintains systems to meet needs and objectives.
Requirements	GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS 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 Analytical abilities and attention to detail are necessary Intermediate knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) posted by Michelle Fong

(Coach) Reed Krakoff- Director of Hardware- Jewelry/Metals Expert (NY)

Job Title:	Reed Krakoff - Director of Hardware - Jewelry/Metals Expert
Position Description:	Reed Krakoff - Director of Hardware – Jewelry/Metals Expert / New York, NY Coach, founded in 1941, is America’s premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today’s consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment. Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company! “With average sales growth of 24% over the past three years and a 61% return on invested capital, Coach is No. 1 on this year's BusinessWeek 50 ranking. The companies that make up the BusinessWeek 50 represent the star performers in each of the 10 sectors that make up the S&P 500.” Business Week, March 2008 Primary Purpose The Director of Hardware is responsible for the development of accessories hardware, from conceptualization to approval, for Reed Krakoff, Coach’s new luxury brand initiative. Specifically, this Director is accountable for sourcing and initiating new designs, materials and processes. The Director of Hardware reports to the Divisional Vice President of Hardware. The Director must be creative, resourceful, efficient and highly service and solution oriented. The Director is responsible for managing key professionals including modelmaking, sample development and factory production. Key Responibilities: Partner closely with Design and Product Development to develop new hardware required for Coach sample making; primary contact for all internal and external customers on the development and counter sourcing of new hardware. Interface with raw material suppliers to troubleshoot potential quality issues, secure initial pricing and define potential production issues, and communicate same to internal partners. Support the commercialization of new items for production including quality and engineering approval. Support the creation of hardware standards for new hardware pieces. Possess the capability to broaden global supplier base. Special projects and initiatives as required. The accomplished individual will possess... Bachelor’s Degree. Ten plus years experience in a materials/product development position with at least five years in a leadership role. Background in metals required. Ability to establish strong credibility and influence with team, business partners and cross-functional partners. A strategic thinker. Creative, innovative and a strong problem solver. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience working for a luxury brand strongly preferred; start up experience highly valued. Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com.
City:	New York
State:	New York
Country:	United States
Job Type:	Full Time - Permanent
Interest Category:	Operations/Supply Chain
Shift:
Requisition Number: posted by Michelle Fong	819

American Apparel Patternmaker (Los Angeles)

Title	Patternmaker - Los Angeles
	Location	USA / California, Southern
	Category	Patternmaking
	Type	Full Time
	Duration	Permanent
	Criteria	Entry Level
Description
	ABOUT US Located in Downtown Los Angeles, American Apparel is the largest vertically integrated clothing manufacturer and retailer in the United States. As an international brand, American Apparel manages all aspects of its business under one roof, which enables us to stay competitive, while avoiding exploitive labor tactics. It is this that also allows us to constantly discover new ways of doing business differently and to give back to those who keep our company's success blooming: our workforce. We take pride in being leaders of an industrial revolution. At American Apparel, we believe that providing employees with decent working conditions in a technology-driven environment allows the company to attain the highest levels of efficiency. This structure of efficiency ensures American Apparel's competitive edge in the open global market. We are an equal opportunity employer. JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose of this position is to create digital patterns from existing blocks. Must work well under pressure and understand marker making, sewing, cutting, and fabric performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Makes digital patterns in PAD Systems (pattern software) Grades digital patterns for sizing purposes Walks patterns Works with the samples Uses digital plotter Works closely with technical package writer Specs garments QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS Read English &/or Spanish Write English &/or Spanish Computer knowledge of Microsoft office & PAD System Time management skills Analytical (investigative, questioning, etc.) mind Well organized and detail oriented Problem solving skills Knowledge of digital pattern making with PAD System or Gerber Knowledge of fitting and drapery Willing to be a team player Must have minimum of one year experience as patternmaker BENEFITS Besides offering some of the highest wages in the apparel industry, we offer the following benefits to all of our employees, sewers and administrators alike, as a matter of policy: Personal time-off Affordable healthcare for employees and their families Company-subsidized lunches On-site masseurs Free parking and subsidized bus passes Free ESL classes Free health and safety education Free fitness classes Proper lighting and ventilation The most up-to-date equipment IMPORTANT Check out www.americanapparel.net and www.americanapparelstore.com You must have the required job skills You must be authorized to work in United States for any employer You must be able to attend an interview at our Downtown Los Angeles facility You must be willing to work on-site at our Downtown Los Angeles facility: no contractors, no relocation offered If available, provide links to your online resume or portfolio

Posted by Kris Iringan