Fashion Women's Contemporary Designer - Assistant, Associate Level

VXB & ORFWID INC

Fashion Women's Contemporary Designer - Assistant, Associate Level

Vernon, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Headquartered in Vernon, California, Lost + Wander is recognized as leading designer, distributor, and retailer and known for its feminine silhouettes paired with signature floral prints and ruffles. Lost + Wander offers trend driven design, craftsmanship and attention to detail at a compelling value to our customers. We are proud to be a multi-cultural team and values diversity and equal rights to all our employees and business partners. This company is female owned and led by a knowledgeable and passionate management team and only hard work, loyal and honest individuals will succeed here at Lost + Wander.

    YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Work with design team to create mood board and select fabric/trims into designs for upcoming seasons.

    Create CAD designs based on upcoming trends and mainstream designs for specific season.

    Create tech packs with detailed specifications that include garment measurements, construction details, and trim/fabric information ensuring designs and trend is accurately translate into development samples and production.

    Research trends and bring in new ideas through competitive shopping, forecasting websites, and runway shows.

    Track development samples to ensure samples are received on time.

    Create cost sheets and product lists on Excel before the season launch.

    Assist in season photoshoots.

    Organize all design materials in the library.

    WHO YOU ARE:

    Must have a Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Fashion Apparel Design

    Must have 3+ years of Fashion Design experience with Women's contemporary brand

    Must have strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual skills

    Ability to create flat sketches by hand and in CADS

    Must be proficient in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word

    Basic garment construction knowledge required

    Comprehensive knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color/print usage, graphics, embellishment layouts, and trim required

    Flexibility to adapt well to a fast paced, rapidly changing work environment

    BENEFITS + PERKS:

    Medical, dental, vision insurance for eligible employees

    Paid vacation, sick, holidays for all employees

    Employee discount up to 60% off

    401K

    Competitive Salary offered

    TO APPLY:

    Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are a great fit for Lost + Wander. Please include a link to your portfolio to be considered.

    Lost +Wander is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    Flexible work from home options available.