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Job description
Design Department Assistant
This position assists the Designer and Design Director in the day-to-day operations of the design department.
Major Responsibilities:
Creates swatch books for all fabrics, trim, used in design
Maintains an up-to-date picture record of all samples and also an up-to-date file of all names and style numbers
Checks in all orders received and handles all shipping
Keeps all sample rooms organized
Tracks all sample orders, and ad samples
Collaborates in sketching and detailing
Collaborates in designing the product line
Creates line sheets
Preparation of correspondences, spreadsheets, and forms
Communicates with vendors
Assists in the confirmation process
Assists in brand direction and trend forecasting
Domestic and international travel
Special projects as needed
Other duties as required
Specific Job Skills:
Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings
Majority of decisions are made utilizing established policies and procedures, and concern self and/or work responsibilities only
Work responsibilities occasionally concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion
Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning and implementing
Assertive self-starter with strong decision making ability
Ability to work in a multi-task, high pressure environment
Ability to travel as required
Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
Strong follow-up and completion skills
Personable and excellent customer service skills are essential
Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower level employees
Provides basic work direction and support to small groups of usually skilled and semi-skilled employees
Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:
College degree in Arts/Fashion preferred
Ability to sketch and CAD
2-4 years experience in the field
Creative background a plus
Proficiency Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Worksite address
long island city, NY, 11101, US
Who can apply
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