About this opportunity
Tailored Brands Inc lists this Design Associate, Shoes & Woven opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moores in ten provinces. Our purpose is to help our customers love how they look for moments that matter. We accomplish this by providing a personal, convenient, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with compelling products and world-class service. We help fulfill this mission by providing our employees with an engaging and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, growth and respect. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.
About the Job
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Designer, Woven and Shoes to join our menswear fashion design team. This individual will possesses specialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, design, merchandising, and technical design. The Design Associate helps facilitate the realization of the design team's concepts and requires theoretically and practically applying knowledge of menswear design to work as part of the design team in creating concepts and pushing forth new designs, fabrications and colors for each season's collections.
What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities
Conduct market research to identify key silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and seasonal initiatives relative to our customers
Adhere to seasonal time and action calendars. Work collaboratively with cross functional partners to provide resolution where possible and elevate any issues
Approve lab dips and other development items. Work collaboratively with fabric and trim department to provide feedback and clear and concise direction to execute accurately
Define product details (main materials, trims, and details) that align with the design roadmap
Collaborate with cross functional teams including product development, fabric and trim, technical design, production and buying team to create synergy and smooth operations across departments
Create, submit and update tech packs
Assist Design Director in seasonal brand development and presentations to provide support and track necessary adjustments and updates required
Maintain sketch library creating additions or adjustments where applicable
Assist Design Director to ensure timely handoff to meet calendar deadlines
Coordinate seasonal sample requests with the product development team
In collaboration with the rest of the Design team, ensure each of the following duties are completed timely and well:
Prepare and edit swatch boards and any other presentation materials
Create and maintain all seasonal books with brand specific lab dips and developments
Prepare the swatches for buyers
Create and update seasonal digital decks
Input information into PLM, where necessary
Skills & Experience Bachelor's Degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising/marketing, and/or design
Minimum of 2-3 years of design experience
Specialized knowledge in the fields of men's fashion, merchandising and technical design
Experience in garment construction, trims, fabrics, performance features, finish and fit
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines with good follow-through and a sense of urgency
Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks and complete them accurately and within deadlines
Demonstrated creative abilities and fashion awareness
Think analytically and strategically given competing interests and strict deadlines
Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration); proficient in Illustrator, PLM, Photoshop and Excel
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week from the New York office with long hours as necessary to meet design and product development cycles and deadlines
Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands
• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily
Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
Hours regularly 40 hours per week
Benefits
This role is eligible for healthcare including medical, dental and vision, retirement savings (401k with a company match), income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays, wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, education assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts. For more detailed information go .
Work-Life Balance
We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as: Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development
Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head start to the weekend
Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday
The starting rate for this position is $76,398 - $101,847 and may increase to $127,296 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual's skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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