Free People Temporary Design Assistant - Free-Est

Job Title
Free People, Temporary Assistant Designer - Free-est
Reports To
Design Director
Overview
Free People Free-est Assistant Designer's primary responsibility is to facilitate and support the development process of private label product for Free People, Free-est, our beach inspired casual lifestyle and swim category. This role works in collaboration and support of the designer to design and source product appropriate to the Free People target customer. 6 Month Contract with potential to extend.
Responsibilities

• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the designer.
• Prepare development packages and participate in all communication and follow up related to each package in partnership with the Design Coordinator. Responsible for updating category styles in web PDM.
• Manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all bodies. Communicate fit and construction details to Technical Design department. Complete all technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meeting. Take notes and follow up on all outstanding issues.
• Sketching and CAD via Adobe Illustrator
• Additional tasks in support of the Design team as needed.

Skills

• Strong Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite Programs
• Strong hand sketching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the desire and ability to effectively collaborate with your team and cross functional partners.
• Strong presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills to work successfully in a team environment.
• High level or creativity to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Free People target customer.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Free People customer and ability to speak to the brand's handwriting and DNA.
• 1-2 years professional design experience in swim, knits or woven categories perferred
• Entry level technical knowledge of woven/knit and swim apparel construction
• Some working knowledge of fabrics, trims and fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Understanding of or some previous exposure to manufacturing techniques and processes
• Some experience researching and reporting on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season
• Experience clearly communicating both verbally and in written form internally and with external partners
• Design portfolio demonstrating aesthetic and skill aligning to the brand and role requirements

Education
Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design preferred
Location
Philadelphia
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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