Associate Designer, A New Day Knits and Sweaters
Target
About the Role
- Support Owned Brand Product Design and Development with direction from design leaders to achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives.
- Maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload.
- Provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support product/trend research, trend concepts, color, and design/development of products.
- Assist the team in preparing product specs.
- Assist the team in developing trim, print, embellishment, and hardware packages.
- Translate ideas using CAD/hand sketches.
- Complete design/technical sketches.
- Create professional presentation boards/materials for meetings and vendor partners.
- Work closely with the Technical Design department to communicate fit and construction details.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software.
Qualifications
- Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of experience.
- Ability to stay aware of Trends and Fashion.
- Understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit, or raw materials & product production.
- Experience assimilating product feedback.
- Ability to research and apply market/trend information.
- Ability to build strong partnerships to successfully work in a team environment.