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About the Role
This role supports the designer and the design process in all its facets, including sketching, creating and updating detailed tech packs, updating Decks, taking detailed notes during fittings, and communicating clearly with cross-functional partners and the design manager.
Responsibilities
- Assists and supports the Design team in development and innovation of ideas and trends that support the brand.
- Participates in research and development of seasonal trends (Runway, Magazines, Style blogs, etc.).
- Assists in shopping retail and designer markets to seek new & innovative ideas.
- Assists in product development at all stages under the guidance of the Designer.
- Assists the Designer in sketching & developing to the assigned product category.
- Creates flat technical Illustrator sketches for Design development tech packs.
- Creates Design development tech pack components accurately, modifying and updating information as necessary throughout the development cycle.
- Participates and attends all fittings until approved fit, taking detailed notes and following up as needed.
- Organizes and updates Design sketch boards and design closet/racks for use and reference at all times.
- Maintains all current design information: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.
- Helps maintain organizational support to the team, documenting and preserving all illustrations, design layouts, and design development information for future reference.
- Prepares line and presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings: line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, sketch boards, research boards, and garment samples.
- Organizes after milestone meetings.
- Provides support to Sr. Designer/Designer during design-driven meetings—takes accurate notes, helps dress models, provides tech pack details as needed.
- Communicates on a daily basis with cross-functional teams & overseas offices to assist in workload and deliverables.
- Works with the greater design team in other categories to support larger design direction goals & objectives.
- Adheres to seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design
- 0 – 3 years of experience
- Eye for the 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 work well with multiple team members: Positive Team player attitude
- Sense of accountability and strong work ethic
- Punctuality & dependable attendance
- Proficiency in: WebPDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google
- Internship in Fashion Design
- Excellent collaboration skills and organization skills
- Punctual and responsible
- Great communication skills is a must
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.
- PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
Skills
- WebPDM
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Sketching
- Fashion
- Creative ability
- Trend awareness
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Accountability
- Work ethic
- Collaboration
Location
- New York Office
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design
Salary/Compensations
- $28.17 - $39.47
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
- Merchandise discount
- Paid Time Off
- Parental leave for new moms and dads
- Individual insurance coverage options for part-time associates
- Paid sick leave for part-time associates
- Public health emergency leave for part-time associates
- Learn & Earn incentive program for part-time associates
- Voluntary benefits through YouDecide for part-time associates
About the Company
- PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.
- Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions.
- Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style.
- Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.
- The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.
- Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience.
- Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com.
- Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice.
- Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.
Equal Opportunity
- An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic.
- PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
- PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
- PHOENIX 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, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.