Job Title: Junior Designer

Department: Product Development / Design

Reports To: Head of Design

On-site: Full-time; 5 days/Week; M-F; 8am-4pm

Location: Dallas, TX 75247

Job Summary

The Junior Designerwill assist the VP of Design and Design Department in creating design assets, CADs, trend research, creating development tech packs, preparing presentations, managing print and color selections, maintaining design and material libraries, organizing development assets and general departmental support.

Key Responsibilities

Ownership of design notes and print/color adjustments during fittings
Responsible for CAD creation for both garments and Print Artwork
Oversee Colorways and Color Standards
Document design and color corrections
Support updates to cover sheets with design changes, print, trim and color corrections
Organize and keep track of strike offs and color standards
Support quality and fit consistency during production handoff when needed
Spec garments and help with Tech Packs
Trend and print research
Produce flat sketches and 2D renderings
Maintain color, swatch and design reference libraries
Maintain Design Boards
Keep line sheets and development images/CADs up to date

Qualifications

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Production, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Must be proficient in Adobe Suite, Excel, Presentation Programs
Basic understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, and sewing techniques
Familiarity with fit terminology and apparel measurement standards
Understanding of contemporary fashion market and trends

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy
Highly organized and good with time management
Ability to work on multiple projects at a time
Ability to quickly absorb and apply brand-specific aesthetic standards
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google sheets, and familiarity with PLM systems is a plus
Proficiency in Adobe Suite is required
Professional communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors
Ability to take direction
Passion for fashion and interest in current market trends

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Experience with line sheets and line plans
Knowledge of production process and fit
Exposure to domestic and offshore vendor communication
Experience with seasonal design presentations

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