The Assistant Apparel Designer is responsible for the design, development and execution of product designs for specific categories that achieve Belk's Private Brand objectives, and overall product strategy. The Assistant Apparel Designer manages all aspects of the garment design to maintain brand consistency, and to ensure development and production of timely seasonal assortments that are relevant to the brand[s] position and target customer. Research and develop seasonal trends and ensure that designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points, and overall creative vision.

Essential Functions:

Assistant Designers have ownership of the Product Lifecycle Management systems, libraries, and projects to achieve Belk goals in accordance with company policy and practices and to ensure quality, aesthetics, and timely delivery of products to market.Create development sketches for new private brand styles as well as specific product category of responsibility. Create line planners for product development and meeting needsApproves fabric, trim, and pattern for specific category of responsibilityPartners with Apparel Designer to ensure that department goals and priorities are alignedManages the creative vision for a specific product category or brand[s]Create and inspires ideas/ new concepts outside the current assortment[s]Support the creation of trend boards, presentation boards, and compelling product assortmentsResearch and source silhouette/ color/ fabric trends each seasonIdentifies opportunities for process improvement and implement improvementsUnderstand the design process and Private Brands/Merchant’s business objectives to drive and support financial resultsDevelops and maintains relationships with the Merchandising teams, Sourcing, Tech Design, Textile, Marketing, eComm, Visual, Domestic and Overseas Offices, and key vendors to exchange ideas, leverage expertise, and streamline the development processOwns Sample organization from Domestic and Overseas vendors to manage entire lifecycle of sample processRequires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

 
Education:

Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent years of experience        Specific Degree: Fashion Design, Fine Art or related field    

 
Work Experience:

1-3 years of experience     Industry experience: Large retailer or manufacturer preferred    

 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Strong attention to detailStrong commercial sense and market knowledge of garment constructionMust be able to distinguish colorDemonstrates strong people skills and the ability to be an effective communicator, and team playerAble to work effectively in a culturally diverse environmentAbility to research and to apply market trend informationWorking knowledge of design and product development processesAbility to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlinesStrong presentation skillsStrong time management skills at a process and communication levelStrong sense of initiativeCreative ability to identify and create new products to address white spaceSpecific Training: Must be proficient in design programs: Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, etcStrong fashion sense and ability to translate merchant/ market input into highly salable productStrong creative skills and the ability to sketch and design new ideas

 
 

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