Assistant Designer
- Req. Number: 2023-25584
- Mall Name: US-OH-Gahanna
- City, State: Gahanna, Ohio
- Posted Date: 2/13/2023
Overview
UpWest launched November 2019 and have been steadily growing since. We launched with a singular brand purpose: To Provide Comfort. As a dual gender brand, we strive to provide comfort for body, mind & spirit. We are also on a mission to positively impact people & planet with the choices we make. Join us as we #GoUpWest!
Responsibilities
Required Experience & Qualifications
Critical Skills & Attributes
UpWest
Closing
As an equal opportunity employer, Express does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected class. Express only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
UpWest launched November 2019 and have been steadily growing since. We launched with a singular brand purpose: To Provide Comfort. As a dual gender brand, we strive to provide comfort for body, mind & spirit. We are also on a mission to positively impact people & planet with the choices we make. Join us as we #GoUpWest!
Responsibilities
- Assists and supports Design team in development and innovation of ideas and trends that support Express brand.
- Participate in research and development of seasonal trends (Runway, Magazines, Style blogs, ect).
- Assists in shopping retail and designer markets to seek new & innovative ideas.
- Assists in product development at all stages under guidance of Senior Designers.
- Assists the Designer in sketching & developing to the product category he / she is assigned to.
- Creates flat technical Illustrator sketches for Design development tech packs.
- Creates Design development tech pack components accurately. Modifies and updates information as necessary throughout development cycle.
- Participate and attend all fittings until approved fit. Take detailed notes and follow up as needed.
- Organizes and updates Design sketch boards for use and reference at all times.
- Maintain all current design information: color, prints, trims, reference tears, ect.
- Help maintain organizational support to the team. Document and preserve all illustrations, design layouts, and design development information for future reference.
- Prepare line and presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings: line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, sketch boards, research boards, and garment samples.
- Provide support to sr. designer/designer during design-driven meetings-take accurate notes, help dress model, provide tech pack details as needed
- Communicate(s) on daily basis with cross-functional teams & overseas offices to assist in workload and deliverables.
- Work with greater design team in other categories to support larger design direction goals & objectives.
- Adheres to seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design
- Experience: 0 - 2 years
- Proficiency in: WebPDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Windows (Outlook / Word / Excel).
Critical Skills & Attributes
- Eye for "UpWest" brand. Excellent design and sketching skills. Strong fashion and creative ability. Keen trend awareness.
- Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to anticipate next.
- Ability to work well with multiple team members: Positive Team player attitude.
- Sense of accountability and strong work ethic.
- Punctuality & dependable attendance.
UpWest
Closing
As an equal opportunity employer, Express does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected class. Express only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
