ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

We are Careismatic Brands (formerly Strategic Partners), and we are the industry leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality, fashion-inspired medical apparel, medical footwear, and school uniforms. We have an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Designer in our corporate office/design studio in Chatsworth, California. If you would like to be part of a dynamic and creative team, work in a friendly and supportive environment, and have a real opportunity to continue your professional growth, we encourage you to apply today! 

Responsibilities

• Work directly with designers and execute all development milestones
• Set up all new products for costing and development, track trim sourcing on our PLM systems, and continue to track until merchandise is released
• Keep records of each style in an organized and methodical way
• Create line sketches in Illustrator and update silhouette library as needed
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all information reflects layouts and products selected by our accounts
• Edit and create line sheets
• Work directly with the Merchandising Team to accomplish daily rushes
• Assign calendar to every collection
• Provide additional support to the team as needed
• General filing and administrative projects

Requirements

• At least three years of apparel industry experience with extensive administrative skills
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Creative Suite, PLM, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel,
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-minded, proactive, and team-oriented with proven ability multi-task, follow-up, and coordinate work from beginning to finalization
• Solid organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of fabric, trim, and garment construction
• Full understanding of the design development cycle
• Highly deadline-oriented with an ability to adhere to cross-functional calendar

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, a great work environment, state-of-the-art offices and design studio, and an opportunity to learn and grow. If this sounds like the opportunity that you’ve been seeking, please send your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!