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Job Title
DESIGN ASSISTANT - Knits & Sweaters
Location
New York, New York
Zip/Postal Code
10001
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Reference Number
R707
Category
Apparel
Job Function
Design - Fashion / Product
DESIGN ASSISTANT - Knits & Sweaters
The Design Assistant supports the Design Director - Knits and
Sweaters. Assist in communicating inter-departmentally and
provide administrative and design and development support.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:
• Assist Design Director in researching new possibilities in
pre-development by working with existing factories and/or
new
vendors.
• Work closely with the Design Director to finalize technical
details, specs and stitches for the seasonal prototype
packages which will be passed over to the licensee.
• Responsible for yarn ordering, managing POS and invoices and
writing comments on labdips.
• Assist with prototype fittings. Correct technical details
and
stitches for the samples. Packages to be passed to
licensee.
• Apply technical instructions or graphs, making lay outs or
patterns for the spec package.
• Research and create new approaches and methods to the
technique of knitting.
• Interpret the seasonal mood and concept, use the in-house
knitting machines to create swatches.
• Assist with yarn research. Work with the yarn mills and
agents to gain technical information and prices as well as
to
develop new types of yarn.
• Organize and maintain library of stitches, yarn cones, yarn
mills, color cards, past seasons records of stitches,
sketches and sales plans.
• Maintain all design records related to knits and sweaters.
• Handle administrative, organizational and clerical
responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Knowledge of different knitting techniques as well as
competency in using hand frame and computerized knitting
machines.
• Proficient with the foundations and techniques of hand
knitting and crochet methods.
• Background in garment construction.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Flexibility to deadline demands, seasonal schedules.
• Must be open to potential travel.
Experience: 2 years in similar field
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Skills: Computer skills, Microsoft Office, Photoshop,
Illustrator, etc
It is the policy of PVH Corp. to ensure equal employment
opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race,
gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status,
disability, qualified veteran status, marital status, or sexual
orientation.
Sorry, applications are not being accepted through
StyleCareers.com. If you experience difficulties using the
direct link at the bottom of the page, please search for the ad
online at http://www.calvinklein.com
TO APPLY:
Apply directly at our website using the link below. Please be
sure to select www.StyleCareers.com as the referring website.
Sweaters. Assist in communicating inter-departmentally and
provide administrative and design and development support.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:
• Assist Design Director in researching new possibilities in
pre-development by working with existing factories and/or
new
vendors.
• Work closely with the Design Director to finalize technical
details, specs and stitches for the seasonal prototype
packages which will be passed over to the licensee.
• Responsible for yarn ordering, managing POS and invoices and
writing comments on labdips.
• Assist with prototype fittings. Correct technical details
and
stitches for the samples. Packages to be passed to
licensee.
• Apply technical instructions or graphs, making lay outs or
patterns for the spec package.
• Research and create new approaches and methods to the
technique of knitting.
• Interpret the seasonal mood and concept, use the in-house
knitting machines to create swatches.
• Assist with yarn research. Work with the yarn mills and
agents to gain technical information and prices as well as
to
develop new types of yarn.
• Organize and maintain library of stitches, yarn cones, yarn
mills, color cards, past seasons records of stitches,
sketches and sales plans.
• Maintain all design records related to knits and sweaters.
• Handle administrative, organizational and clerical
responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Knowledge of different knitting techniques as well as
competency in using hand frame and computerized knitting
machines.
• Proficient with the foundations and techniques of hand
knitting and crochet methods.
• Background in garment construction.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Flexibility to deadline demands, seasonal schedules.
• Must be open to potential travel.
Experience: 2 years in similar field
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Skills: Computer skills, Microsoft Office, Photoshop,
Illustrator, etc
It is the policy of PVH Corp. to ensure equal employment
opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race,
gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status,
disability, qualified veteran status, marital status, or sexual
orientation.
Sorry, applications are not being accepted through
StyleCareers.com. If you experience difficulties using the
direct link at the bottom of the page, please search for the ad
online at http://www.calvinklein.com
TO APPLY:
Apply directly at our website using the link below. Please be
sure to select www.StyleCareers.com as the referring website.