Design Assistant-Charter Club

Macy's Inc. - NY, New York

Overview:

 

Assist in interpreting the brand/label’s direction into materials, trims, styles, colors and patterns.

 

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the design of exclusive products and development of trends that support merchant objectives and Macy’s brand.
• Prepare line and presentation materials/set-up for line previews and buy meetings.
• Assist in identifying specific materials, color palettes, patterns and prints for the season.
• Support DVP of Design, Design Manager/Designer in managing the needs of the Design Team.
• Participate in research and development of seasonal trends.
• Assist in shopping the retail and trend (fabric/color/fashion) markets seeking new merchandise ideas, as needed.
• Assist in creating and distributing fabric development packages.
• Assist in creating and distributing color cards, trim cards and pattern development sheets.
• Assist in developing flat mechanical sketches for design development packages (to technical design and overseas.)
• Create and distribute design development Package components.
• Assist in selecting styles, materials and colors that fit into the program and style plans.
• Work with artists in developing print and pattern designs.
• Assist in reviewing development samples.
• Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendars.
• Communicate regularly with product management to share line development direction.
• Assist in the tracking and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-offs and other development materials.
• Assist in approval of counter samples.
• Participate in fit sessions.
• Communicate on a daily basis with overseas offices.
• Attend training sessions.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

Qualifications:

 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors in Design or Fine Arts.
• 0-3 years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel
  
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator software

Other skills:

• Strong color sense / print sense
• Ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum
• Team Player
• Presentation and organizational skills

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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