FREELANCE DESIGN ASSISTANT - Women’s Accessories
We are looking for a Freelance Design Assistant – Women’s Accessories in San Francisco, CA! This designer will assist in designing the product line that is consistent with the theme of the season. They will work independently to create and execute the accessory designs, to be reviewed by a manager on a periodic basis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare basic flat sketch designs
- Assist with basic specification of product
- Assist with color BOMs
- Attend fitting sessions with manager, and make revisions to sketch and design package as needed
- Participate in researching the local market
- Responsible for administration and follow up of product design process to include preparation of technical packages and presentation boards, understanding of PDM process, email correspondence, etc.
- Responsible for trimming supplies and/or working with Trim Department to keep abreast of current ideas
Qualifications:
- Basic computer knowledge; ability to learn how to design through new/advanced technology (such as on-line spec program)
- Basic product and fabric knowledge
- Basic understanding of garment construction
- Basic design and color sense
- Ability to perform basic flat sketches
- Basic organizational and communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- College degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred