Company: | Southpole |
Job Category: | Fashion & Accessories Design |
Job Title: | Fashion Designer (Skateboard/Surf Design Background) |
Location: | New York, NY |
URL: | www.southpole-usa.com |
Job Description
Division: Southpole
Title: Fashion Design
Position Summary:
Facilitate the design execution of a line that coordinates with the concept and philosophy
***MUST HAVE SKATEBOARD OR SURF DESIGN EXPERIENCE***
Job Responsibilities include:
- Develop a complete understanding of the Skate customer and create a complete commercial line to attract and maximize the purchases of the customer.
- Work with Sales group and balance of MD to ensure assortment is targeted to the Skate customer and adjust the line as necessary.
- Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats).
- Prepare design packages and transfer sketch from Illustrator program.
- Execute presentation boards for monthly meetings.
- Assist in facilitation of all aspects from concept to design and final development of a specific classification.
- Learn raw materials and trims related to a specific classification.
- Assist in all aspects of daily follow-up with external and internal business partners.
- Observe presentation techniques.
- Assist and take direction for preliminary design research.
- Observe, conduct, take notes, and execute changes from fittings daily.
- Review lab dips and trims with Supervisor and send comments to vendors.
- Prepare line sheets and update as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.
Skills/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
- 2-5 years related experience in a surf or skateboard focused company such as Billabong, DC Shoes, Famous Stars & Stripes, Hurley
- Must be willing to relocate to NJ/NY metro area
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks at once while juggling multiple seasons.
- Have basic knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator
Contact Information:
Company: Southpole