Fashion Women's Contemporary Designer - Assistant, Associate Level
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.